# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220052980025` · 10/22/2005 · U S Gypsum Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 82
- **Mine experience:** 17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** USG Corporation
- **Operator:** U S Gypsum Company
- **Mine:** [1200427](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1200427)
## Narrative

A mechanic was attempting to access the hinge area of a  scaling unit to fix hydraulic oil leak.  He exited the cab and chose a path that lead him over the exhaust system, fender and other components.  Upon his final step to hinge area, which was soaked with oil, his right foot slipped from under him and he fell approx. 4' to the ground breaking the upper portion of his right arm.

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