# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220083100023` · 10/22/2008 · River Cement Company dba Buzzi Unicem USA
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
- **Occupation:** Miner, Prospector, NEC
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** MINE RESCUE EQUIPMENT
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 63
- **Mine experience:** 0.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Buzzi S p A
- **Operator:** River Cement Company dba Buzzi Unicem USA
- **Mine:** [2300188](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2300188)
## Narrative

Employee fell while stepping from structural steel onto a scaffold.  Employee was using fall protection equipment but fell approximately 9 ft to a lower level before fall protection equipment engaged.  He struck his head and shoulder on structure during the fall, non-life threatening.  He was able to walk under his own power from the accident location.

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