# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220010470039` · 02/05/2001 · Hunt Midwest Mining 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:** Truck driver
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.75 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hunt Midwest Enterprises
- **Operator:** Hunt Midwest Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [2300154](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2300154)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS REACHING OVER THE HANDRAIL ON A EUCLID R35 FOR A SAMPLE TRAY FOR A SHALE CHECK. WHEN HE LEANED ON THE HANDRAIL FOR THE TRAY, THE HANDRAIL GAVE WAY. HE FELL APPROX 6 FT TO THE GROU ND. EMPLOYEE HAD NOT REPORTED THE DEFECTIVE HANDRAIL TO MINE MANAGEMENT. EMPLOYEE FAILED DRUG TEST. DOCTOR SAYS HE WILL BE UNABLE TO WORK FOR 6-8 WEEKS.

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