# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220250510006` · 01/01/2024 · Simplot Phosphates LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** HGHWY ORE CARIER,LRGE TRK
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Scott  Simplot
- **Operator:** Simplot Phosphates LLC
- **Mine:** [4200998](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4200998)
## Narrative

While standing and tightening the brake bleeder valve on a haul truck, the tech lost balance.  The tech reactively stuck a hand out to catch self from falling and hit a knuckle on the accumulator bracket which caused a laceration

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