The mill had 2 scall man doors removed for maintenance. The repairman entered through the upper door via a ladder. He accidently put one foot into the lower door hole, lost his balance and fell onto his left side inside the mill. He was the first person to enter the mill and had not yet put a temporary light in place or covered the lower door hole. He has a torn rotator cuff.
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March 2, 2008
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Norfolk, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects
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