# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220023460033` · 11/25/2002 · BHP Copper 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:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.09 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Broken Hill Proprietary Company Ltd
- **Operator:** BHP Copper Inc
- **Mine:** [0200151](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0200151)
## Narrative

MAN WORKING AT BOTTOM OF #2 MOTOR PIT, STANDING ON INSULATING PLATE. MAN WAS PULLING UP ON 1 1/2"" DIAMETER CABLE. THE COMBINATION OF THE MAN'S WEIGHT AND THE FORCE OF PULLING CAUSED PLATE TO B REAK. MAN BROKE THROUGH PLATE, FELL STRAIGHT DOWN AND SCRAPED SHIN ON INSULATING PLATE.

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