# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220042780014` · 09/22/2004 · Forterra Brick, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hanson PLC
- **Operator:** Forterra Brick, LLC
- **Mine:** [4100293](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100293)
## Narrative

The employee climbed up on the loader to wash the windshield.  The surface was wet with the early morming dew.  He slipped and grabbed at the loader to avoid falling.  He lacerated the palm of his left hand.

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