# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220011790023` · 06/20/2001 · Blue Circle Cement
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from ladders
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** ARM,NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Blue Circle Industries Plc
- **Operator:** Blue Circle Cement
- **Mine:** [0100629](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100629)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS GRINDING WELDS WITH THE HOPPER FOR THE NEW PRIMARY CRUSHER. HE WAS USING A 12' STEPLADDER. THE LADDER WAS NOT PULLED OUT AND STANDING ON ITS SHOES NOR WAS IT TIED OFF. THE EMPLOYE E HAS BEEN TRAINDED WEEKLY AND DAILY SAFETY MEETINGS. THE EMPLOYEE FELL APPROX. 8', LANDING ON HIS RIGHT SIDE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HOPPER.

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