# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220120270019` · 01/24/2012 · Buzzi Unicem USA
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from ladders
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 79
- **Mine experience:** 5.83 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Buzzi S p A
- **Operator:** Buzzi Unicem USA
- **Mine:** [2300134](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300134)
## Narrative

An employee was climbing a ladder.  He was about 14 feet above the floor when his hand missed the rail and he lost his balance and fell backwards to the floor.  He was wearing gloves but did not have anything in his hands.

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