# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220012740001` · 09/19/2001 · Imerys Marble Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 60
- **Mine experience:** 2.09 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Marble Inc
- **Mine:** [4800026](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800026)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE AND CO-WORKERS WERE WORKING ON THE JAW CRUSHER AT THE QUARRY, SHORTLY BEFORE NOON EMPLOYEE WAS WITNESSED FALLING FROM THE SUPPORT STRUCTURE TO THE GROUND. EMPLOYEE WAS TREATED AT THE HOSPITAL. DURING THE ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT EMPLOYEE HAD CROSSED OVER A HANDRAIL ONTO A PIECE OF UNGUARDED CATWALKING. THE STRUCTURE FAILED AND THE EMPLOYEE FELL 15'.

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