# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220020840012` · 03/08/2002 · Tilden Mining Company L C
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** WATER
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** ARM,NEC
- **Days lost:** 12
- **Mine experience:** 9.76 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** U.S. Steel Canada; Cliffs Natural Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Tilden Mining Company L C
- **Mine:** [2000422](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2000422)
## Narrative

EE WAS HOSING THE INCLINE SECTION OF THE SECONDARY AIR DUCT FROM THE POSITION ON THE FLAT AREA OF THE DUCT, EAST OF THE BEGINNING OF THE INCLINE. SHE TOOK A STEP BACK AND TRIPPED OVER THE HOS E SHE WAS USING CAUSING HER TO FALL. WHEN SHE FELL SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE HOSE, CAUSING NOZZLE WATER STREAM TO HIT A PILE OF DIRT. THE WATER DEFLECTED BACK HITTING HER ARMS AND FACE.

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