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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220140270006 · 01/14/2014 · CEMEX INC.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
FIXED LADDERS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
39
Mine experience
0.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
CEMEX INC.
Mine
1504469

Narrative

Miner was climbing down a fixed ladder and lost footing on the ladder. Miner's foot and leg went through the rung of the ladder causing him to twist his knee. Miner was believed to be in a rush causing him to lose footing on the ladder.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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