# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220092040015` · 07/08/2009 · Lehigh Northeast Cement Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from ladders
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Electrical maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** Lehigh Northeast Cement Company
- **Mine:** [3000585](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3000585)
## Narrative

The employee was changing a light bulb.  The locking mechanism on the 8' step ladder buckled causing the ladder to fold up.  The employee fell to the left side landing on a 3' safety railing causing a contusion to left thigh and chest.

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