# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220023260026` · 10/28/2002 · Nike Mining Co. Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 3.48 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John  Nicolozakes
- **Operator:** Nike Mining Co. Inc.
- **Mine:** [3304386](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3304386)
## Narrative

WHILE MOUNTING A CATERPILLAR D-10 DOZER, THE OPERATOR'S RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE STEP ON THE TILT CYLINDER, CAUSING HIM TO FALL STRIKING HIS LEFT SIDE ON THE TILT CYLINDER AND TRACK BEFORE H ITTING THE GROUND. THE EMPLOYEE WORKED UNTIL 11/9/02. HE BEGAN LOST TIME ON 11/11/02.

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