# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220041940009` · 07/01/2004 · Miles Sand & Gravel Company 
## 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MACHINE-MILL,CLEANING PLT
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 0.9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Walt  Miles
- **Operator:** Miles Sand & Gravel Company 
- **Mine:** [4502282](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4502282)
## Narrative

While performing routine cleanup he noticed that the twin scrubber to the wash plant was plugged with mud.  While attempting to climb up onto the edge of the scrubber his foot caught on a lip or bar and caused him to lose his balance falling into the scrubber.  While trying to brace his fall with his left hand it struck the scrubber screw.

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