# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220112970004` · 10/19/2011 · Freeport McMoRan Miami Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 9
- **Mine experience:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Freeport-McMoRan Inc
- **Operator:** Freeport McMoRan Miami Inc
- **Mine:** [0200112](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0200112)
## Narrative

Electrician performing maintenance on 112 shovel was preparing to leave the shovel. He opened the spring latch door to the man-lift and used his hip to hold the spring gate open as he backed into the basket. Below a welder was preparing to board the shovel.  The welder started lowering the basket just as the electrician stepped back.  The electrician fell to the ground.

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