# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220183310021` · 11/21/2018 · The Coteau Properties Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 17
- **Mine experience:** 0.52 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** NACCO Industries Inc
- **Operator:** The Coteau Properties Company
- **Mine:** [3200595](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3200595)
## Narrative

A shop mechanic was dismounting a track dozer in the shop. The mechanic's foot slipped off a deck step and when trying to catch self the mechanic's left arm got caught between the hood handrail and the hood.  This caused a fracture of the upper arm. The dozer steps were clean, dry and in good condition, as the dozer was washed for maintenance. 

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