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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220132830135 · 09/24/2013 · Norris Quarries, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from machine
Occupation
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
1
Mine experience
17.92 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Summit Materials LLC
Operator
Norris Quarries, LLC
Mine
2302071

Narrative

Employee was dismounting a Caterpillar 769C haul truck when his left foot became wedged between the bottom of the bumper and the factory mounted hanging bumper step. Right foot slipped off the bottom step. This action caused the employee to lose his balance and 3 points of contact and he then fell to the ground. The doctor immobilized his leg and an MRI will be done on 10-4-13.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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