# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220092670030` · 08/26/2009 · Cemex Construction Materials LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **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:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** Cemex Construction Materials LP
- **Mine:** [0402098](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0402098)
## Narrative

Employee was installing a wear plate on a conveyor that feeds a twin shaft coarse material washer. He was standing on a partition between the two tubs. He removed his gloves to retrieve hardware. At this point, he lost his balance and fell aproximately 3'. He braced his hand during and cut his left hand in between the index and middle finger that required 10 sutures.

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