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FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS

220130710014 · 03/07/2013 · Simplot Phosphates LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
ICE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
36
Mine experience
9 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Scott Simplot
Operator
Simplot Phosphates LLC
Mine
4200998

Narrative

Two employees were working between two buildings. While facing one building Ice slid off the roof behind and struck one of the employees on the back of right shoulder. The uninjured employee stated they had looked at the roof edge and saw no overhanging ice or water dripping and they made the determination that the area was safe to work in.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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