# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220261730038` · 06/12/2026 · 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 down stairs
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** STEPS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 45
- **Mine experience:** 0.37 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Buzzi S p A
- **Operator:** River Cement Company dba Buzzi Unicem USA
- **Mine:** [2300188](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2300188)
## Narrative

EE walked up the stairs inside the Core Building when EE tripped on the third step, fell forward and used EE's right hand to catch self.  EE struck the staircase with a clenched fist.  EE noticed swelling on EE's right hand and immediately reported EE's injury to EE's supervisor. EE sustained a closed displaced fracture of neck of fifth metacarpal bone of right hand.

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