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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220111250019 · 04/29/2011 · Austin White Lime Company, Ltd.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from machine
Occupation
Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
15
Mine experience
15.29 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
J.O. Robinson
Operator
Austin White Lime Company, Ltd.
Mine
4100001

Narrative

Employee stepped up onto the platform at the rear of a tractor trailer in order to disconnect a hose. A strong gust of wind blew past him and he lost his balance. He jumped from the platform to the ground landing on both feet but immediately fell to the ground unable to get up. He was diagnosed with a fractured tibia.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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