# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220051510046` · 05/24/2005 · Compass Minerals America Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from ladders
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** MINE RESCUE EQUIPMENT
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 9.35 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Compass Minerals International, Inc.
- **Operator:** Compass Minerals America Inc.
- **Mine:** [1600358](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1600358)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO SET THE COLLET BACK IN PLACE ON THE LEFT CYLINDER OF A CAT LOADER. HE WAS STANDING ON A LADDER. AS HE WAS DECENDING FROM THE LADDER & REACHED THE 2ND TO LAST STEP FROM THE BOTTOM HE LOST HIS FOOTING & FELL BACKWARD ONTO HIS BACK. THE SELF RESCUER WHICH ATTACHED TO HIS BELT STRUCK HIM ON HIS LOWER BACK CAUSING A BRUISE.

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