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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220241270003 · 05/01/2024 · United States Gypsum Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.06 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USG Corporation
Operator
United States Gypsum Company
Mine
0400915

Narrative

Mechanic stepped off the service truck without using three points of contact. Mechanic descended the service truck steps going forward instead of in reverse which is the requirement with diesel fuel nozzle in one hand. When EE's left foot stepped off the ladder and contacted the ground, EE rolled and twisted EE's ankle causing a fracture to left ankle.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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