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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220092040015 · 07/08/2009 · Lehigh Northeast Cement Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from ladders
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Lehigh Northeast Cement Company
Mine
3000585

Narrative

The employee was changing a light bulb. The locking mechanism on the 8' step ladder buckled causing the ladder to fold up. The employee fell to the left side landing on a 3' safety railing causing a contusion to left thigh and chest.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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