# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220233420004` · 10/04/2023 · Texas Materials Group, Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Shopman repair cars, Mechanic
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 45
- **Mine experience:** 1.6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Texas Materials Group, Inc
- **Mine:** [4104441](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4104441)
## Narrative

While standing on the track of the dozer to check and fill the hydraulic oil, the employee lost EE's balance and fell from the track to the ground. Conditions were dry and no oil was apparent on the track.  The employee was not wearing available fall protection and fell from a height of approximately 4.5 feet injuring EE's lower back.

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