# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220051040008` · 03/11/2005 · Imerys Talc America 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:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** HGHWY ORE CARIER,LRGE TRK
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** ELBOW
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 27.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rio Tinto Group
- **Operator:** Imerys Talc America Inc
- **Mine:** [4300150](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4300150)
## Narrative

Employee slipped and fell while decending haul truck access ladder. Striking left elbow on step. On 4/4/05, employee was seen by a physician and returned to work with restrictions - no use of left arm. On 4/8/05, employee was seen by an orthropedic surgeon, diagnosed with left elbow fracture, returned to work with restrictions - no climbing ladders.

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