# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220043170020` · 11/09/2004 · Covia Solutions Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.56 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S C R-Sibelco Nv
- **Operator:** Covia Solutions Inc.
- **Mine:** [3800299](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3800299)
## Narrative

Employee was squatting on a feed bearing trunnion housing to attach a cable sling to a hoist.  Employee grabbed a fence guard with his left hand and a rigid pipe with his right hand to stabilize his descent.  The rigid pipe moved causing employee to lose his balance and fall 52 inches striking his chest on a handrail.  Employee fractured a rib.

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