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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220202960002 · 10/19/2020 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall onto or against objects
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.56 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
0100028

Narrative

While assisting in the removal of the barge pump from the sump, the employee fell into a razor blade that had been removed from EE's utility knife causing it to penetrate into the palm of EE's hand. EE sought medical attention and is currently working on restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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