# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220011790020` · 06/18/2001 · BHP Copper Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Broken Hill Proprietary Company Ltd
- **Operator:** BHP Copper Inc
- **Mine:** [0201049](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0201049)
## Narrative

AFTER CHANGING THE AIR FILTER ON THE LUBE TRUCK EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO STEP DOWN USING A STEP LADDER. HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND GRABBED THE EDGE OF THE HOOD TO KEEP FROM FALLING. HE RCVD. A LACER ATION TO HIS RIGHT RING FINGER THAT REQUIRED 5 STICHES. HE WAS TREATED AND RELEASED BACK TO WORK THAT DAY.

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