# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220140100017` · 01/03/2014 · American Talc Co - Mill
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 142
- **Mine experience:** 40 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John  Wold
- **Operator:** American Talc Co - Mill
- **Mine:** [4100869](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100869)
## Narrative

Routine maintenance and leaned on handrail, handrail gave way due to broken welds. Fell 6'6"" to the concrete floor. Due to fall he fractured spine, broke sternum, lacerated his head.

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