# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220102290037` · 08/01/2010 · Cargill Deicing Solutions
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to lower level, NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Idle
- **Injury source:** WORKING SURF OUTSIDE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 34 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cargill Inc
- **Operator:** Cargill Deicing Solutions
- **Mine:** [3301994](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301994)
## Narrative

The employee was seated on a park bench smoking when he leaned back on the back legs and the supports failed causing him to fall backwards. The employee hit his head on a concrete post knocking his hard hat off and then made contact with the pavement. He was put on restrictions for one shift and given prescription medication for the pain.

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