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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220250900009 · 03/17/2025 · River Cement Company dba Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
River Cement Company dba Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
2300188

Narrative

EE was assisting other Mechanics lift one leg of the Finish Mill 1 duplex compressor north compressor with a crowbar so shims could be placed under the leg. While lifting the motor, the end of the crowbar broke and flung back against employee causing EE to fall and twist EE's right ankle in the process.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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