# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220250270026` · 01/25/2025 · South32 Hermosa Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from ladders
- **Occupation:** Bull gang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Section foreman, Shift boss
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** South32
- **Operator:** South32 Hermosa Inc.
- **Mine:** [0203398](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0203398)
## Narrative

While installing services in the Vent Shaft an employee (EE) was on an extension ladder, tightening the band on a section of Shaft Vent Ducting. The EE detached their lanyard from the anchor above and proceeded to descend the ladder. While descending the EE lost their footing and fell approximately 10 feet. The EE landed on their right side resulting in injuries.

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