# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220031140030` · 04/09/2003 · Holcim (US) Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 5.07 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Holcim (US) Incorporated
- **Mine:** [2300053](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300053)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING UNDER KILN TIRE #2 AIR ARCING WELD OFF OF THE KILN SHELL IN ORDER TO REPLACE WITH NEW BLOCKS. HE STEPPED UP ON A BUCKET TO GET CLOSER TO HIS JOB. THE BUCKET SLIPPED OUT F ROM UNDER HIM AND HE FELL ON HIS BACK. EMPLOYEE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 4/14/03, WHEN HE WAS GIVEN OSTEOPATHIC MANIPULATIVE TREATMENT.

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