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Slips, Trips and Falls

This document discusses slip, trip, and fall hazards in mining. It provides statistics showing that falls are one of the leading causes of workplace fatalities. Falls are also a major source of lost time injuries in mining. The document analyzes slip, trip, and fall accident data from Pennsylvania mines from 1989-1999. It identifies the most common fall hazards and provides recommendations for developing a comprehensive fall prevention plan including hazard identification, training, inspections, use of personal protective equipment, and fall protection systems.

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Slips, Trips and Falls

This document discusses slip, trip, and fall hazards in mining. It provides statistics showing that falls are one of the leading causes of workplace fatalities. Falls are also a major source of lost time injuries in mining. The document analyzes slip, trip, and fall accident data from Pennsylvania mines from 1989-1999. It identifies the most common fall hazards and provides recommendations for developing a comprehensive fall prevention plan including hazard identification, training, inspections, use of personal protective equipment, and fall protection systems.

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Pennsylvania Bureau of Deep

Mine Safety

Slips, Trips and Falls


The Big Picture

Where are you more likely to receive


a disabling injury?
The Big Picture
What causes the most fatal
accidents?
The Big Picture
Total Fatal Accidents Nationwide

• Motor Vehicle 41,200


• Falls 16,600
• Poisoning 8,400
• Drowning 4,100
• Fires and Burns 3,700

• Top 5 since 1970


National Safety Council 1998
Length of employment

40%
35%
30% 6 mo or<
7-12 mo
25% 1-3 years
20% 3-5 years
5-10years
15%
>10 years
10% unknown
5%
0%
NIOSH 1980-1994
Pennsylvania Mining slip trip
and fall accidents
1989-1999

Bituminous 2028 total 1720 lost time

Anthracite 539 total 451 lost time

Industrial Minerals 133 total 101 lost time


Top 10 Bituminous
Slip, Trip and Fall Accidents

• 960 – Mine Floor


• 194 – Ground
• 142 – Mining Machines/Mobile Equip
• 119 – Wires/Metal covers/Pipes
• 101 – Floors (not underground)
• 80 - Broken Rock/Coal
• 60 - Wood/Concrete Blocks
• 58 - Conveyors
• 47 - Rails
• 46 - Steps
Top 10 Anthracite

• 224 – Ground
• 65 - Mobile Equip
• 57 – Floor (not underground)
• 31 - Steps
• 21 – Metal Covers/Guards
• 17 - Ladders
• 17 - Pipes/Wires
• 16 – Mine Floor
• 15 – Broken Rock
• 10 - Scaffolds
Top 10 Industrial Minerals

• 34 – Ground
• 24 – Floor (not underground)
• 22 – Misc.
• 13 – Mine Floor
• 12 – Metal Covers/Pipe
• 10 – Steps
• 7 – Broken Rock
• 5 – Mobile Equip
• 4 – Conveyors
• 2 - Ladders
Develop a fall prevention plan

1. Address all aspects of hazards


2. Identify all Fall hazards
3. Train employees to recognize Fall hazards
4. Perform a job hazard analysis for each task
5. Provide appropriate equipment
6. Conduct safety inspections at the site
7. Encourage employee participation
Types of Falls

Same Level
Elevated
Fall Prevention

“The eyes have it”

Look where you’re going


Fall Prevention
Traction

Wear the correct shoes for the job.

Provide shoe cleaning devices

Slip resistance walk surfaces

Ice melt or sand


Steps and Inclined Walkways

• Substantial hand rails

• Slip resistant treads

• Corrosion

• Lighting
Walkways

• Identify
• Keep clear of obstructions
• Clean up spills
• Provide good lighting
Equipment

While Climbing on and off

• Ladders
• Handrails
• Steps
• Shoe cleaner
Ladders

• Long enough to reach


• Non-conductive side rails
• Stable level surfaces
• 3 Feet above the upper landing
• Height-to-base ratio 4 feet to 1 foot
• Assistance during ascent or decent
• Never lean more than 12 inches beyond side rail
• Carry tools in a tool belt
• Three points of contact
Passive Fall Protection

Passive systems protect workers without additional action


on their own behalf.

• Guardrails
• Railings
• Safety nets
• Hole Covers
Active System

Requires worker to take positive action to prevent falls

• Full body harness – distributes fall forces to minimize


injury.

• Lanyard – shock absorbing.

• Attached to a proper anchorage point – sufficient to


withstand 5000 pounds or two times the load expected.
Human Factors

• Eye sight
• Age
• Balance
• Medications, Alcohol, Drug
effects
Recap

• Make a Plan
• Involve Employees
• Clear Walkways
• Clean up Spills
• Provide Traction
• Passive / Active Fall Protection
• Eliminate the Fall Hazard

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