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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220111100006 · 04/12/2011 · Carmeuse Lime 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
Pumper
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA
Operator
Carmeuse Lime Inc
Mine
3300013

Narrative

EE was finishing unplugging a vac hose. He walked over to disengage the clutch after he did this he backed up to get a better view of the vac hose. As he backed up he tripped over the hitch trailer for the vac unit which was sitting on the ground next to the unit. As he fell he put his hand down to catch himself injuring his wrist.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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