# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220111720007` · 06/13/2011 · Lafarge North America 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:** Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** STEPS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 34 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge North America Inc.
- **Mine:** [3300099](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3300099)
## Narrative

Employee began exiting a chute after inspection when his hand slipped and he fell backwards against the side of chute, striking his back against one of the steps.  The employee did not report the injury until 06/18/2011, the employee got out of bed, stretched, and felt an extreme amount of pain.  Employee sought treatment and was diagnosed with a fractured rib.

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