# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220110140018` · 09/23/2010 · Tilcon New York Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** JAW INCLUDE CHIN
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Tilcon New York Inc
- **Mine:** [2800001](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2800001)
## Narrative

Miner was removing a troughing idler from a conveyor and as the idler was being pulled out from the belt, the idler frame got caught on the miner's lanyard causing him to lose balance.  The employee fell approximately 5 feet landing on conveyor and chute work below. 6 stitches to chin some light bruising.

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