# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220251620006` · 06/07/2025 · South32 Hermosa Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 195
- **Mine experience:** 2.1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** South32
- **Operator:** South32 Hermosa Inc.
- **Mine:** [0203398](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0203398)
## Narrative

Water truck driver was discovered to be injured by another miner at the water tower. The injured driver didn't remember how EE was injured, and there were no witnesses.  It's suspected the driver either fell from ground level or off the rear access ladder of the truck. The second scenario is believed to be more likely due to the nature and severity of the drivers injuries.

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