# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220120190024` · 01/12/2012 · Amrize Mid-America 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:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 5.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Amrize Mid-America Inc.
- **Mine:** [1103025](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1103025)
## Narrative

While getting into the cab of our Cat D8 Dozer to check the seatbelt for proper operation.  The employee opened the door while standing on the platform  and the door opened all the way.  The employee lost his balance slipped off the machine and fell six feet to the ground striking his face.  He was taken to the emergency room for treatment of multiple lacerations and fractures.

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