# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220103480014` · 12/09/2010 · Covia Solutions Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **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:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** STD G RAIL CR,MTR-SURF EQ
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 45
- **Mine experience:** 33.4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S C R-Sibelco Nv
- **Operator:** Covia Solutions Inc.
- **Mine:** [1101580](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1101580)
## Narrative

Employee was working at Transloading sealing up top hatches on railroad cars. He was wearing a full body harness attached to retractable lanyard along with his PPE. While walking on the catwalk of the car, his lanyard caught on the handrail, making him lose his balance and fall from the walkway. He fell against the car resulting in the injuries-3 Fractured ribs.

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