# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220021120038` · 04/11/2002 · U.S. Silica Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** SCAFFOLDS,STAGING,ETC
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 35
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** USS Holdings Inc
- **Operator:** U.S. Silica Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4602805](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4602805)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS RESAMPLING RAILCAR CXST 228137. AFTER OBTAINING SAMPLES FROM THE TOP OF RAILCAR, HE WAS RETURNING ON THE GRATING WALKWAY ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE DOWN LADDER. AS HE CROSSED THE ""A"" END WALKWAY TO THE LADDER, HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL 15' TO THE GRAVEL.

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