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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220133190049 · 11/13/2013 · Carmeuse Lime and Stone, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from machine
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PASS CARS,PICKUP TRUCKS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
9
Mine experience
13.25 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA; Lafarge SA
Operator
Carmeuse Lime and Stone, Inc.
Mine
1200426

Narrative

Injured was attaching hose to the vac truck while standing on the work platform approximately 5 1/2 feet off the ground, when he lost his footing and fell. Employee was wearing fall protection, including harness and lanyard. The equipment prevented the employee from striking the ground, however it caused him to swing back into the truck causing a rib injury.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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