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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220242220008 · 08/07/2024 · Rockhead Sand & Gravel, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from machine
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
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James T Toomey
Operator
Rockhead Sand & Gravel, LLC
Mine
0103599

Narrative

Employee was operating the motor grader and chose to jump from the tire to the ground instead of using the 3-points-of-contact method to exit the grader. They fell to the ground injuring themselves by causing a tear in their rotator cuff and breaking their wrist (right side). *Please note that during their exam in the ER, employee failed their drug test

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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