# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220182500007` · 08/28/2018 · Covia Holdings Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **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:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 2.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S C R-Sibelco Nv
- **Operator:** Covia Holdings Corporation
- **Mine:** [4703699](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4703699)
## Narrative

The last 2 sections of the dryer bed were being removed when they became wedged in the framework during the hoisting process.  The employee entered the dryer using the ladder on the inside wall to try and use foot to free the piece.  As EE was using foot to try and free the plate it moved and ee struck ee, ee lost balance and fell to the dryer floor.

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