# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220093510021` · 12/02/2009 · GCC Rio Grande Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** GCC SAB de CV
- **Operator:** GCC Rio Grande Inc
- **Mine:** [0504822](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0504822)
## Narrative

Employee was walking up stairs on Transfer Tower 1 when he tripped.  As he was falling, he reached out his hand to grab the handrail and jammed his finger against the handrail.  Employee sought medical treatment on his own on 12/13/09, via Urgent Care, and it was verified that he had fractured his finger.   Employee did not report the injury to the employer until 12/15/09.

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