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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Fatal · 220103560008 · 12/09/2010 · Blue Star Materials LLC

Details

Degree of injury
FATALITY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.06 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Steve Loftus; John Loftus
Operator
Blue Star Materials LLC
Mine
4104827

Narrative

Employee had a 2"" high pressure water line blow out. Pressure of the water pushed him over handrail, causing him to fall 34 feet. Employee landed on an electrical tray, then rolled off, falling to the ground. **EE was hospitalized multiple times due to his injuries and he died on July 26, 2012**

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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