# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220031290026` · 03/14/2003 · J R Simplot Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 49
- **Mine experience:** 4.84 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Scott  Simplot
- **Operator:** J R Simplot Company
- **Mine:** [1001590](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1001590)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE JUMPED FROM DRILL PLATFORM TO GROUND (ABOUT 3') AND FELT A PAIN IN LEFT GROIN. EMPLOYEE WAS TAKEN TO TOWN FOR EXAMINATION, THE DOCTOR RELEASED EMPLOYEE WITHOUT ANY RESTRICTIONS. THE E MPLOYEE WENT OFF WORK ON 4/7/03 FOR A HERNIA OPERATION. WE RECEIVED CONFIRMATION FROM WORKMANS COMP ON 5/5/03 THAT THE INJURY WAS WORK RELATED.

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