# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220122280013` · 08/09/2012 · Teck Alaska Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LOWER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Teck Resources Limited
- **Operator:** Teck Alaska Inc
- **Mine:** [5001545](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5001545)
## Narrative

A drill crew, with the assistance of an A-Star helicopter, was attempting to move a bundle of rods.  The pilot carried the load of rods to the new site. The helper extended his arms to receive the load and steady it on the drill deck, but the helper stumbled.  The helper grabbed  hold of the suspended load of rods and then fell from the suspended load breaking his right leg.

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