# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220141040061` · 04/09/2014 · Gladding McBean
## 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:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 76
- **Mine experience:** 16.65 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Pacific Coast Building Products Inc
- **Operator:** Gladding McBean
- **Mine:** [0400491](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400491)
## Narrative

While re-installing a machine safety guard associated with a primary clay crusher, a maintenance repairman lost his footing while working off a 41"" high elevated surface falling feet first, his back and neck striking nearby surfaces causing injuries.

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