# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220032690038` · 09/17/2003 · Placer Mining Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **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:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert  Hopper
- **Operator:** Placer Mining Corporation
- **Mine:** [1000083](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1000083)
## Narrative

AS HE WAS STEPPING OUT OF CAB, HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE STEP AND HE FELL TO THE GROUND, STRIKING HIS HEAD, RIGHT RIB CAGE, RIGHT ARM & ELBOW. AMBULANCE TOOK HIM TO EMERGENCY ROOM,STITCHES IN H EAD & FIRST AID ON RIBS.

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