# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220061000028` · 03/28/2006 · GCC Rio Grande, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 32 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** GCC SAB de CV
- **Operator:** GCC Rio Grande, Inc.
- **Mine:** [2900013](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2900013)
## Narrative

Employee was assisting a fellow coworker that began to have a seizure by supporting him from behind.  Victim of seizure began to fall; employee did his best to lessen the impact and injured his left wrist when both landed.    Doctor issued employee brace and scheduled physical therapy sessions to lessen soreness.

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