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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220090960018 · 03/30/2009 · American Colloid Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from machine
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
66
Mine experience
8.9 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Amcol International Corp
Operator
American Colloid Company
Mine
4800057

Narrative

Employee was removing an old hooder above a box car and realized he was tied off to the hooder when it broke free knocking him off the top and sending him to the ground. He was able to disconect before he hit the ground. He sustained damage to his pelvis, right shoulder and left knee. No surgery or bracing of any kind was needed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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