# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220082420001` · 08/26/2008 · Buzzi Unicem USA
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 218
- **Mine experience:** 37.52 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Buzzi S p A
- **Operator:** Buzzi Unicem USA
- **Mine:** [4000039](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4000039)
## Narrative

Employee was attempting to move a piece of plate steel that was setting on steel grating.  He was using a pry bar to wedge in grating to move the plate.  Instead of the plate moving, the grating shifted off the support beam, allowing the grating and employee to fall to the ground below.  Sprain wrist and contusion.

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