# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220093270028` · 11/18/2009 · Ameron Hawaii
## 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:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** SCAFFOLDS,STAGING,ETC
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 157
- **Mine experience:** 15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ameron International Corp
- **Operator:** Ameron Hawaii
- **Mine:** [5100004](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5100004)
## Narrative

Our employee broke his upper shin bone below his knee on his right leg while repairing a 988B Cat Loader for Ameron.  The 4 ft. platform he used to gain access to an area to replace a pin collapsed.  He is waiting to have surgery.

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