# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220051950053` · 07/11/2005 · Lafarge Midwest Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** DOORS,INCL UG VENTILATION
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 14
- **Mine experience:** 33.37 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge Midwest Incorporated
- **Mine:** [1400073](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1400073)
## Narrative

After taking slurry sample, injured was exiting the slurry tank pit w/sample in left hand and right hand used for handrail. When he reached the top set of stairs, he fell forward striking his left knee on the bottom edge of the doorway cutting his knee open. He received stitches for his wound. Addendum: Leg that wasn't cut swelled up & EE admitted to hospital.

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