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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220091060011 · 04/14/2009 · The Quartz Corp USA

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
Occupation
Superintendent
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
HEAD, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
15
Mine experience
30 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
The Quartz Corp USA
Mine
3101334

Narrative

Employee was installing a conditioner onto float platform. Handrails had been removed for access of conditioner. Employee lost his footing while removing a 4 inch pvc pipe and fell approximately 6 feet to bottom floor. Head struck concrete floor causing concussion and head injury. Employee was working 5 feet from edge of platform which was clearly marked with caution tape.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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