# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220040710014` · 01/29/2004 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Brakeman, Roperider, Car runner, Spotterman, Snapper, Trip rider, Car rider, Flagman
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
- **Mine:** [1800017](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1800017)
## Narrative

EE IS A LOCOMOTIVE BRAKEMAN AND WAS WALKING ALONG RAILROAD TRACKS TO SWITCH TRACKS. STEPPED ON PATCH OF ICE AND FELL TO KNEES. INVESTIGATING USE OF LIQUID DEICERS NEAR SWITCHES. SALT DOESN'T WORK WELL.

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