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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220201120006 · 04/13/2020 · United States Gypsum Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Fall from ladders
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
MACHINE-MILL,CLEANING PLT
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USG Corporation
Operator
United States Gypsum Company
Mine
1300434

Narrative

Employee was preparing to weld a broken pick holder on the north crusher. Employee was descending a ladder into the crusher hopper while carrying a MIG welder feeder box. Employee lost balance and fell from ladder. Employee was evaluated and diagnosed with fractured left tibia and fibula.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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