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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220210610003 · 02/26/2021 · Imerys Clays Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Fall from machine
Occupation
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
43
Mine experience
0.06 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Imerys Clays Inc
Mine
0900705

Narrative

Operator of CAT 745 Articulated Truck stopped to refuel. They placed the nozzle into the refueling port. They turned away and left the nozzle unattended. The fuel nozzle slipped out of the port and sprayed diesel fuel on the fender and steps. Operator lost footing and fell from second step from the ground.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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