# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220091470030` · 05/22/2009 · Tilcon Connecticut Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** CRUSHING
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 17
- **Mine experience:** 25.96 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Tilcon Connecticut Inc.
- **Mine:** [0600003](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0600003)
## Narrative

Employee servicing a CAT 922 loader.  While descending loader, lost his grip and fell backwards.  Fall was broken when his left upper arm struck a U-shaped piece of steel on a nearby welder.  Employee crushed an artery.  Had surgery to remove blood clot and sew arteries together. Full circulation restored.  Out of work with restrictions.

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