# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220042220025` · 07/28/2004 · Alcoa World Alumina LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall down stairs
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** STEPS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4.56 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alcoa Inc
- **Operator:** Alcoa World Alumina LLC
- **Mine:** [4100320](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100320)
## Narrative

DIGESTION OPERATOR WAS WORKING IN R-30 WHEN HE STRUCK HIS LOWER LEFT LEG WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE TO CAUSE A 2"" BY 3"" LACERATION WITH A PUNCTURE WOUND. THE LACERATION REQUIRED SEVEN SUTURES TO CLOSE. EMPLOYEE WAS ASCENDING A STAIRWAY AND ENCOUNTERED A WET/SLIPPERY STEP. HIS FOOTING SLIPPED, CAUSING HIM TO FALL FORWARD AND STRIKE HIS LOWER LEG ON THE STEP GRATING.

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