# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220111820012` · 06/27/2011 · Compass Minerals America Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall down raise, shaft or manway
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 27 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Compass Minerals International, Inc.
- **Operator:** Compass Minerals America Inc.
- **Mine:** [1600358](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1600358)
## Narrative

Employee was performing maintenance in inspection speed in the 8' shaft, when the skip encountered a tight spot at the 1040' location causing the skip to momentarily stop and then release causing the employee to lose his balance and fall  down. The fall caused contusions to his lumbar and pelvic area.

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