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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220111720007 · 06/13/2011 · Lafarge North America Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall onto or against objects
Occupation
Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
STEPS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
34 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lafarge S A
Operator
Lafarge North America Inc.
Mine
3300099

Narrative

Employee began exiting a chute after inspection when his hand slipped and he fell backwards against the side of chute, striking his back against one of the steps. The employee did not report the injury until 06/18/2011, the employee got out of bed, stretched, and felt an extreme amount of pain. Employee sought treatment and was diagnosed with a fractured rib.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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