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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220140100017 · 01/03/2014 · American Talc Co - Mill

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
142
Mine experience
40 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
John Wold
Operator
American Talc Co - Mill
Mine
4100869

Narrative

Routine maintenance and leaned on handrail, handrail gave way due to broken welds. Fell 6'6"" to the concrete floor. Due to fall he fractured spine, broke sternum, lacerated his head.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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