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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220160850021 · 03/21/2016 · Lhoist North America of Texas LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Mine manager, Mine foreman, Mine owner
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
35 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lhoist Group
Operator
Lhoist North America of Texas LLC
Mine
4103190

Narrative

I pulled on the handle of a sand blasting pot to check the sand volume. The pot was completely empty and tipped back. I attempted to step back and tripped, pulling the pot down with me. The handle of the sand pot came down across my left ankle and caused a fracture.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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