# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220042080072` · 07/06/2004 · CEMEX
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 237
- **Mine experience:** 6.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** RMC Group PLC
- **Operator:** CEMEX
- **Mine:** [0402843](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0402843)
## Narrative

A MANHOLE COVER ON TRUCK SCALE HAD A CORRODED SUPPORT BLOCK WHICH GAVE AS EE WALKED ON IT. EMPLOYEE FELL, HIT HIS KNEE AND SCRAPED HIS SHINS AND CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH HIS HANDS. THIS RESULTED IN MINOR CONTUSTIONS/SCRAPES. DR. PRESCRIBED CELEBREX & VICODIN AND EMPLOYEE WAS PUT ON MODIFIED DUTY. FOLLOW UP ON 7/19/2004, DR ORDERED EE OFF FROM WORK.

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