# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220233420017` · 12/04/2023 · United Sand & Gravel
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Miner, Prospector, NEC
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 9
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Preston  McQuigg; James  Baenisch; Martha  DeVasher
- **Operator:** United Sand & Gravel
- **Mine:** [4105517](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4105517)
## Narrative

Employee was standing on the step of a bulldozer inspecting for a suspected coolant leak. EE attempted to open the front hood. The weight surprised EE and EE lost their balance falling approximately 2ft backwards to the ground.

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