# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220091680012` · 06/09/2009 · Newmont USA Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Hang or reposition tubing
- **Injury source:** SCAFFOLDS,STAGING,ETC
- **Nature of injury:** CONCUSSION-BRAIN,CEREBRAL
- **Body part:** BRAIN
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2602512](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2602512)
## Narrative

While connecting vent line to a fan from a scissor deck, employee inadvertantly opened a 4 inch air line and the air struck him knocking him down.  The employee was placed on restricted duty.

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