# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220080390056` · 02/06/2008 · Carmeuse Lime Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA
- **Operator:** Carmeuse Lime Inc
- **Mine:** [3600017](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600017)
## Narrative

Employee was air arcing on the 3rd pier of kiln 4. He was standing on top of the concrete pier 3 feet off of the decking when he lost his balance & fell on to the safety railing. The employee struck his chest on the railing causing 4 fractured ribs. EMS was called for treatment and transport to Hershey Medical Center.

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