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Case study · MSHA Record #220010660001

Miner, Nec fatality

February 26, 2001 at 8:41 AM
Amrize Portland Plant · Holnam Inc · Fremont County, CO
Investigator narrative
ACCORDING TO WITNESS, EMPLOYEE FELL FROM A SCAFFOLD LADDER FROM AN UNKNOWN HEIGHT.
Record details
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from ladders
Activity at time
Climb Scaffolds, Ladders
Subunit / location
MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Source of injury
GROUND
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Experience at this mine
0.78 years
Experience in this job
0.78 years
Mine type
Facility
Sector
Metal/Nonmetal
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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) public records · Document 220010660001 · Mine ID 0500037
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