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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220161900005 · 07/06/2016 · Delta Sand & Gravel Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
MOVEABLE LADDERS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
153
Mine experience
0.29 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Paula J Babb
Operator
Delta Sand & Gravel Company
Mine
3500481

Narrative

Employee set up 8' step ladder under Auger on loam surface to clean out debris. Employee did not wait for fellow employee to secure the ladder and proceed to climb the ladder up to the third rung. The ladder shifted in the loam causing the ladder to fall and employee jumped to the ground. Ladder landed on employee's leg resulting in leg fracture.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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