# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220241360027` · 05/06/2024 · Cimbar Performance Minerals Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 284
- **Mine experience:** 3.21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John H  Waters
- **Operator:** Cimbar Performance Minerals Inc
- **Mine:** [4105540](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4105540)
## Narrative

EE was helping replace a vent fan motor.  The motor was already on the catwalk and EE climbed the ladder so they could hand EE the motor.  Before they could hand the motor to EE, EE slipped and fell backwards and over the railing, approx 26ft fall & landing at an angle.  EE's left ankle hit first and then EE's head.

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