# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220143490037` · 12/06/2014 · Hamilton Aggregates, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** J Edward  Hamilton
- **Operator:** Hamilton Aggregates, Inc.
- **Mine:** [0301945](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0301945)
## Narrative

Employee was priming the water pump, he had to disconnect the hose from the pump to empty any water that had been trapped inside.  The hose was elevated and placed gravity pressure on the water inside the hose. When he tried to remove the water the gravity pressure caught him off guard and he stumbled backwards and fell.  He tried to catch himself with his right hand.

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