# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220031140044` · 04/07/2003 · Carmeuse Lime and Stone Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** KILNS,MELT FURNACE,RETORT
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 14.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA; Lafarge SA
- **Operator:** Carmeuse Lime and Stone Inc
- **Mine:** [1505484](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1505484)
## Narrative

MECHANIC WAS PULLING AIR HOSE THROUGH KILN IN PREPARATION OF AIR ARCHING. TRIPPED OVER OTHER HOSE ON KILN FLOOR. STRUCK THUMB OF RIGHT HAND AGAINST THE KILN SHELL. EE RETURNED TO ORTHOPEDIC DO CTOR ON 4-19-03 DUE TO PERSISTENT PAIN. X-RAYS WERE REREAD AND FOUND BONE CHIPS FROM THE INJURY. HAND WAS PLACED IN A CAST TO IMMOBILIZE THUMB.RETURNED WITH RESTRICTIONS RIGHT HAND.

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