# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220052620012` · 09/10/2005 · United Taconite LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** PASS CARS,PICKUP TRUCKS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** SCALP
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.87 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cleveland Cliffs Inc; Laiwu Steel
- **Operator:** United Taconite LLC
- **Mine:** [2103403](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2103403)
## Narrative

Employee was changing a ripper tooth on 9231 D11. Used a 2-wheel cart, with the bottom lip of the cart used to pry up the bottom of the tooth to aid in alignment. Once aligned, a hammmer was used to drive the locking pin into place. When the pin set, the cart slid out, causing employee to lose balance & fall back, striking head against truck. Stitches were required.

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