# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220022940016` · 10/07/2002 · Glamis Rand Mining Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Glamis Gold Ltd
- **Operator:** Glamis Rand Mining Co
- **Mine:** [0404752](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0404752)
## Narrative

CONTRACTOR WAS STANDING ON RIGHT FRONT TIRE OF LOADER WITH HIS KNEES AGAINST THE FENDER FOR SUPPORT IN PREPARATION OF RECEIVING A 75 LB HOIST CYLINDER PIN, WHICH WAS BEING HANDED TO HIM. HE SE T THE PIN ON THE FENDER, WHICH BROKE OFF CAUSING HIM TO LOST HIS BALANCE AND FALL 9' TO THE GROUND LANDING ON HIS HEAD, BACK AND SHOULDER. CUT FINGER (6 STITCHES) & STRAINED BACK MUSCLES.

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