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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220120270019 · 01/24/2012 · Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from ladders
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
79
Mine experience
5.83 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
2300134

Narrative

An employee was climbing a ladder. He was about 14 feet above the floor when his hand missed the rail and he lost his balance and fell backwards to the floor. He was wearing gloves but did not have anything in his hands.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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