# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220242690025` · 09/23/2024 · Ferroglobe USA Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 7 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ferroglobe PLC
- **Operator:** Ferroglobe USA Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [1519894](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1519894)
## Narrative

A mechanic was working to remove the final drive of a Cat D10 dozer. EE was repositioning self on the idler frame so that a forklift could be brought in to remove the final drive. EE's hand slipped and EE lost balance and fell backward 42 inches and landed on their back on the track pad (grouser) that had been removed.

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