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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220242640017 · 09/16/2024 · Holcim US Inc

Details

Degree of injury
ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
WOOD ITEMS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
THIGH/FEMUR
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Holcim US Inc
Mine
1100123

Narrative

Employee was welding bars inside the trommel, using 2x6 boards and 3/4"" plywood to sit on while welding. As the employee attempted to stand up, one of the 2x6 boards broke causing imbalance and resulting in a strained hamstring, and was giving an anti-inflammatory prescription. Employee was returned to full duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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