# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220041890034` · 07/01/2004 · Freeport-McMoRan Tyrone Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from ladders
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 82
- **Mine experience:** 33.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Phelps Dodge Corp
- **Operator:** Freeport-McMoRan Tyrone Inc
- **Mine:** [2900159](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2900159)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON THE 2ND RUNG OF A LADDER TO REMOVE THE I-BEAM SUPPORT OF A DOVETAIL (TRUCK BED). DURING THE LAST CUT THE I-BEAM STRAP PEELED AWAY, KNOCKING HIM OFF THE LADDER. WHEN FALLING, HE ATTEMPTED TO BREAK THE FALL BY PLACING HIS LEFT HAND DOWN & BROKE 2 BONES IN HIS WRIST.

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