# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220000470038` · 02/10/2000 · Zca Mines Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Drill helper
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 54
- **Mine experience:** 0.34 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horsehead Industries Inc
- **Operator:** Zca Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [3001185](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3001185)
## Narrative

CREW WAS PREPARING TO TEAR DOWN AND MOVE A RAISE DRILL. THEY WERE HANGING A BLOCK ABOVE THE DRILL IN ORDER TO LIFT IT OFF OF BEAMS. THE INJURED CLIMBED ONTO THE DRILL AND WAS REACHING TO ATTAC H HIS LANYARD, BUT SLIPPED, LOST HIS BALANCE ANDFELL ABOUT 5 FEET. THE INJURED LANDED ON THE GROUND ON HIS SIDE AND BACK.

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