EE was pulling rope through 8" pipe which was attached to a 5" hose. The end of the pipe 4.5' from edge. EE was near the face of a 15' drop. EE should've been tied off to prevent falling. EE wasn't. Rope broke & EE fell backwards & landed on feet & hurt left foot. EE had bruised hand w/minor cuts. Brought EE to ER, x-rays determined fractured heel. EE was wearing hard hat.
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April 19, 2018
VT · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Troy Minerals Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
October 23, 2009
VT · Metal/Non-Metal
driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Troy Minerals Inc · Fall from machine
Employee was getting into Cat truck. Opened door, went to step in and missed the catwalk and fell about 6 feet. 4 stitches above right eyebrow, soreness to shoulder, arm and ribs.
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