# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220050830016` · 02/08/2005 · Perlite Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Electrical maintenance
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 343
- **Mine experience:** 9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alleghany Corp
- **Operator:** Perlite Inc
- **Mine:** [2900248](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2900248)
## Narrative

EE WAS CHECKING ELECTRICAL WIRING ON #8680 LOADER. EE WAS STANDING ON TIRE OF #8680. SLIPPED AND CAUGHT/BROKE FALL WITH RIGHT HAND. HAND STARTED TO HURT. TIRE HAD SNOW ON IT CAUSING EE TO SLIP.

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