# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220033510009` · 11/25/2003 · Holcim (US) Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 3.67 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Holcim (US) Incorporated
- **Mine:** [2300053](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300053)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS INSIDE THE CEMENT KILN SHROUD CLEANING THE MID-KILN AREA DURING SHUTDOWN. HE WAS ATTACHED TO A ROPE AND HE LOST HIS FOOTING AS HE CLIMBED OUT OF THE SHROUD AT BREAK. AS HE FELL @ 4 FEET, HE TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF AND STRUCK HIS LEFT WRIST ON THE METAL SHROUD AND BENT HIS WRIST BACKWARD. HE DID NOT SEE DR UNTIL 12/2/03 & WAS PUT ON RESTRICTED DUTY UNTIL HE SAW SPECIALIS

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