# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220082050039` · 07/18/2008 · Paulsen Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from headframe, derrick or tower
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
- **Days lost:** 13
- **Mine experience:** 3.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Larry  Paulsen
- **Operator:** Paulsen Inc
- **Mine:** [2501019](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2501019)
## Narrative

EE was working from the catwalk attached to the sand separating unit on the aggregate gravity screening tower when the unit became out of balance and shifted knocking him over the guardrail causing him to fall approx 15 feet to the gravel pile below. He landed on his back causing bruises and a lacerated spleen.

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