# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220013510128` · 12/05/2001 · Alcoa 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 13.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alcoa Inc
- **Operator:** Alcoa Inc
- **Mine:** [4100356](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100356)
## Narrative

THE MACHINE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF REPAIR. WORKERWAS SENT TO ASSIST IN COMPLETING REPAIRS. WORKERWAS TO INSTALL GUARDING AROUND THE MUFFLER ON THE REAR ENGINE. HE CARRIED THE GUARD TO THE REAR OF THE MACHINE AND INADVERTENTLY FELL IN THE OPEN COMPARTMENT CAUSING A LACERATION TO THE LOWER LEFT LEG REQUIRING SEVERAL SUTURES.

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