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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220153440020 · 11/25/2015 · Heidelberg Materials Southeast Agg., LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
7.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials Southeast Agg., LLC
Mine
0900721

Narrative

Employee stated he was stood on the side of the crusher and the canopy over the redundant air compressor which is 23 inches above the floor tightening a bolt. When completed the employee hopped off the 23 high ledge onto the broken 3 bolt which had been left in the work area on the floor, twisting his right ankle. An x-ray showed a fracture of the right ankle.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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