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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220103370006 · 12/01/2010 · Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Pumper
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
150
Mine experience
21 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc
Mine
0900030

Narrative

Employee was exiting pickup truck to apply wheel chock, which was secured to the bed of the truck with a piece of 1/4"" cotton blend rope. Upon completing placement of wheel chock, employee turned to walk away and caught right foot on rope, causing him to fall forward; resulting in fractures to right and left wrists.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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