# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220041530069` · 05/26/2004 · Iluka Resources Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CEMENT PROD,CONCRET BLOCK
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 13
- **Mine experience:** 7 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Iluka Resources Ltd
- **Operator:** Iluka Resources Inc.
- **Mine:** [4406879](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406879)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO SEAT A 4'X 6'PIECE OF STEEL PLATING OVER A MANHOLE. THE PLATING WAS STILL PARTIALLY SUSPENDED FROM A FORKLIFT WHEN THE EE INADVERTENTLY STEPPED ON THE PLATING. THE PLATING SHIFTED CAUSING THE EE TO FALL 4' INTO THE HOLE STRIKING HIS CHEST ON THE CONCRETE WALL.

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