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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220101100004 · 04/05/2010 · Lhoist North America of Virginia, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lhoist Group
Operator
Lhoist North America of Virginia, Inc.
Mine
4400082

Narrative

Employee was preparing to descend into pit for #1 feed elevator. The access panel covering the opening was removed. Employee tripped and fell, striking the right side of his rib cage on pit opening. X-rays revealed a fracture of the 4th rib.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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