# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220041680003` · 06/10/2004 · Specialty Minerals Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Minerals Technologies Inc
- **Operator:** Specialty Minerals Inc
- **Mine:** [1900035](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1900035)
## Narrative

Employee was climbing a fiberglass step ladder to install a new water line and the rear support leg of the step ladder split. Employee fell  onto existing piping and injured his ribs. He was lowered to the ground by the employee he was working with. He was seen at a local clinic and is on restricted work.

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