# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220110540029` · 10/29/2010 · Buzzi Unicem USA
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to lower level, NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 167
- **Mine experience:** 2.85 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Buzzi S p A
- **Operator:** Buzzi Unicem USA
- **Mine:** [4100283](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100283)
## Narrative

Employee entered a barricaded area where other employees were conducting maintenance and fell through an open hole in the floor, falling approximately 8 feet. Employee experienced some back pain, but did not receive treatment. Employee's doctor determined on 2/18/2011 that surgery may be necessary.

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