# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220232440011` · 08/29/2023 · Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from ladders
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
- **Days lost:** 18
- **Mine experience:** 1.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
- **Operator:** Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc.
- **Mine:** [2102449](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2102449)
## Narrative

Employee finished clearing stuck material in the pellet reclaim hopper.  When descending the fixed caged ladder, employee fell approximately 12 feet to ground level. Investigation revealed a metal electrical conduit line positioned near a rung on the ladder which may have interfered with proper footing. Employee was diagnosed with a left arm/wrist fracture. 

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