# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220001460039` · 05/18/2000 · Perlite Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Backhoe operator, Trackhoe operator, Crane operator
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER EXTREMITIES, NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alleghany Corp
- **Operator:** Perlite Inc
- **Mine:** [2900248](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2900248)
## Narrative

GRADER OPERATOR WAS OPENING DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AND LATCHING DOOR OPEN, USING HIS FOOT TO SECURE LATCH. WHEN HE SLIPPED AND CAUGHT LEFT HAND ON THE DOOR HANDLE.

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