# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220190600021` · 02/27/2019 · EDWR Operations, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from ladders
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** SCAFFOLDS,STAGING,ETC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Will  Glusac; John  Cross
- **Operator:** EDWR Operations, LLC
- **Mine:** [4105336](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4105336)
## Narrative

Employee was in route to clear an obstruction in a surge bin; while ascending a vertical ladder the employee lost their gripping and fell to the platform below. This fall was approximately 9 feet, and employee landed on right knee which caused a laceration to that knee. Said ladder is in good condition, with a safety gate at top landing, and has a proper back cage installed. 

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