# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220001150121` · 04/19/2000 · Polson Ready Mix Concrete Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from ladders
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 149
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Frank A  Thomas
- **Operator:** Polson Ready Mix Concrete Inc
- **Mine:** [2402135](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2402135)
## Narrative

EE WAS CLIMBING A LADDER TO INSPECT A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT AND LOST HIS GRIP AND FELL BACKWARDS ONTO THE GROUND. IN AN ATTEMPT TO BREAK HIS FALL, BROKE HIS WRIST AND INCURRED AN INCISION.

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