# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220040960103` · 03/30/2004 · Simplot Phosphates LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **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:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 39
- **Mine experience:** 1.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Scott  Simplot
- **Operator:** Simplot Phosphates LLC
- **Mine:** [4200998](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4200998)
## Narrative

EE WAS USING A TORCH TO CUT PART OF A BLDG. STRUCTURE FOR REMOVAL PURPOSES. AS HE CUT THE FIRST END OF A BEAM, THE BEAM MOVED, WHICH CAUSED EE TO LOSE HIS BALANCE. THIS CAUSED HIM TO FALL & STRIKE HIS KNEE INTO A SECTION OF HANDRAIL. EE HAD HIS SAFETY HARNESS ON WHICH PREVENTED HIM FROM FALLING FURTHER.

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