# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220001150089` · 04/11/2000 · Hecla Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 2.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hecla Mining Company
- **Operator:** Hecla Limited
- **Mine:** [1000088](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1000088)
## Narrative

HE LAID JACK LEG DRILL AGAINST THE RIB TO CHANGETHE WATER NEEDLE AND TRIED TO PICK IT UP. THE DRILL HUNG IN THE FENCE USED FOR GROUND SUPPORT AND AS HE JERKED THE MACHINE TO FREE IT, HE FELL B ACKWARDS LANDING ON HIS TAIL BONE.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*