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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220161340016 · 05/13/2016 · Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
168
Mine experience
2.1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
3600006

Narrative

Employee was taking a break. During break EE was sitting with ankles crossed and elevated resting on a tool box. Left foot had fallen asleep. Got up to answer the phone and after taking two steps left ankle collapsed causing a fall. EE got back to feet and tried walking but felt a sharp pain in left leg. Fell again and crawled to a nearby chair.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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