# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220121290027` · 05/02/2012 · Northwest Rock Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Rotary bucket excavator operator
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 44
- **Mine experience:** 5.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Randy  Rognlin
- **Operator:** Northwest Rock Inc
- **Mine:** [4503279](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4503279)
## Narrative

Excavator operator was stepping out of his excavator and missed the handhold while climbing off of his machine.  Operator has a smashed ACL in his knee and two broken ribs.  His knee was injured when he missed the handhold and fell to the ground landing on his feet.  His ribs were cracked when he stumbled forward and fell on the track of the machine.

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