# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220020380040` · 01/21/2002 · Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp
## 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:** Assayer, Geologist, Metallurgist, Engineer, Engineer management
- **Activity:** Observe operations
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Anglogold Ltd; Golden Cycle Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp
- **Mine:** [0503695](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0503695)
## Narrative

I WAS STEPPING INTO THE TRENCH, ABOUT 18"", WHICH WAS CUT BY THE CAT 330 HOE. THE EMBANKMENT GAVE WAY AND I FELL TO THE LEFT. I REACHED OUT WITH MY LEFT HAND TO CATCH MYSELF. THE ANGLE AND PRES SURE THE LEFT HAND RECEIVED WAS ENOUGH TO BREAK WRIST.

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