# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220071140082` · 03/16/2006 · GS II/Bird/CertainTeed
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **Injury source:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 56
- **Mine experience:** 6.85 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Saint-Gobain
- **Operator:** GS II/Bird/CertainTeed
- **Mine:** [2301372](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2301372)
## Narrative

This accident occurred 3/16/07 and became a lost time on 4/20/07. Employee was carrying oil pump to different location in mobile equipment shop. He stepped in a small crack in the concrete floor, lost balance and fell. Pump landed on palm of left hand. Employee received medical attention and was released. Additional medical diagnosis on 3/4/07 indicated surgery required on thumb.

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