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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220132320035 · 08/13/2013 · Unimin Corp

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
Pumper
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.42 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
S C R-Sibelco Nv
Operator
Unimin Corp
Mine
0401878

Narrative

EE, working with two other EEs, was cleaning up area with scattered debris. While working from a clear area through a debris pile, EE moved around to opposite side of pile to pull out a cable. While pulling backwards EE stumbled against a broken porcelain insulator attached to a cross arm. Insulator had a jagged edge that cut through pant leg above ee's boot lacerating skin.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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