EE was attempting to reposition a metal section of the vent tubing so that the tube mated better with the section already mounted in the back. EE was wearing belt & lanyard but when attempted to reach a clamp he loosen his lanyard & he stepped on the rail to reach the clamp; when he reached the clamp & cable, the tubing gave away & fell. The EE fell on vent tubing and then ground.
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Lafarge Fox River Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
September 12, 2005
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Fox River Inc · Fall onto or against objects
While moving a 2" airline, EE stepped on a 4" discharge line that caused his fall and broke leg.
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