# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220191960037` · 07/09/2019 · Opelt Sand & Gravel
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 23
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Mary J  Opelt
- **Operator:** Opelt Sand & Gravel
- **Mine:** [4703395](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4703395)
## Narrative

Technician was looking for an oil leak on the front of a generator engine and had the guards removed to better see the area in question. Technician stood up from the floor level after looking at the leak, lost balance, and got hand struck by the engine fan. 

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