# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220040150032` · 01/07/2004 · American Colloid Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 38
- **Mine experience:** 0.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Amcol International Corp
- **Operator:** American Colloid Company
- **Mine:** [4800594](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800594)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE LOST BALANCE AND FELL BACKWARDS THROUGH A DOOR OPENING APPROX. 9 FT. TO THE GROUND LANDING ON HIS HEAD. NO SERIOUS INJURY WAS RECEIVED. HE WAS RELEASED FROM ER, GIVEN PAIN MEDICATION AND LOST TIME RECUPERATING AT HOME.

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