# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220071280012` · 05/01/2007 · Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 135
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Queenstake Resources Ltd
- **Operator:** Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.
- **Mine:** [2602299](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2602299)
## Narrative

Employee was working on Sissor Deck lift ajusting the Vent bag and turning on the air and water, when either he was knocked off or fell off of the sissor deck approximately 10-15 feet and landed on his head. He was not wearing fall protection.

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