# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220001400024` · 05/10/2000 · U S Borax Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
- **Days lost:** 68
- **Mine experience:** 1.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rio Tinto Group
- **Operator:** U S Borax Inc
- **Mine:** [0400743](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0400743)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATES THAT WHILE TIGHTENING BOLTS ON A DOZER THE RATCHET BROKE FREE CAUSING HIM TO FALL BACKWARD, LANDING OFF BALANCE ON HI SLEFT FOOT.

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