# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220002450061` · 08/28/2000 · Imerys Clays Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** LEG, NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 30 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Clays Inc
- **Mine:** [0900110](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0900110)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE PUSHED STARTER BUTTON, BREAKER SHORTED INSIDE ELECTRICAL PANEL CAUSING PANEL BAR TO BURST OPEN CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO FALL BACKWARDS ONTO HIS RIGHT LEG ON GRAVEL SURFACE, WHICH RESULTED IN A LACERATION TO HIS RIGHT LEG NEEDING SUTURES

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