# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220081560033` · 05/29/2008 · 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:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EAR(S) EXTERNAL
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA
- **Operator:** Carmeuse Lime Inc
- **Mine:** [3300010](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3300010)
## Narrative

While removing the kiln burner pipe using a come-a-long, the anchor point to which the come-a-long was connected failed and broke away causing EE  to fall to the floor hitting his head and cutting his ear.

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