# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220142720053` · 09/18/2014 · Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Rock driller
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** CONCUSSION-BRAIN,CEREBRAL
- **Body part:** BRAIN
- **Days lost:** 35
- **Mine experience:** 16.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc
- **Mine:** [0900047](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900047)
## Narrative

The Drill Op. used step ladder to access oil reservoir at top of engine block.  After completing task, operator descending diesel tank platform onto step ladder and fell to ground.  Operator struck his left side/ribs on corner of fuel tank platform and also struck his head and fell to the ground causing bruising to ribs and head injury resulting in concussion.

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