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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220100050002 · 01/04/2010 · Greer Limestone Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from ladders
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
3
Mine experience
13 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Greer Industries Inc
Operator
Greer Limestone Company
Mine
4600016

Narrative

While attempting to climb a vertical ladder the employee's feet slipped out from under him. The employee tried to stay on his feet and the ladder by grabbing hold with his right hand. However, the employee's grip slipped and he fell to ground level injuring his right shoulder and elbow.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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