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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220180650005 · 02/28/2018 · L. G. Everist, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from ladders
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
7.21 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
L G Everist Inc
Operator
L. G. Everist, Inc.
Mine
3900305

Narrative

EE was helping install a log washer in BKS. During this activity EE was utilizing a 6' step ladder. EE unfolded the step ladder and placed it on what they thought was stable ground. Approximately 3 steps up the the ladder they either lost footing or the ladder became unstable causing them to fall to the ground.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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