# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220052290012` · 08/02/2005 · Lafarge Corporation
## 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:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 14 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge Corporation
- **Mine:** [1100786](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1100786)
## Narrative

The employee was climbing a ladder to install a hose in an oil tote when he lost his balance and fell backward.  The employee experienced swelling in his left wrist and hand/arm as a result.  On 8/15/05 additional testing determined that there were 2 small fractures and they put his wrist and hand in cast.  Report was delayed due to final diagnosis.

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