# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220262260015` · 08/13/2026 · Whibco of New Jersey, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Barge/Boat/Dredge/Towbarge/Towboat/Leach operator, Riverman, Deck hand
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** BLDG,STRUCT,BOAT,RAFT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 16 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** WHIBCO, Inc.
- **Operator:** Whibco of New Jersey, Inc.
- **Mine:** [2800546](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2800546)
## Narrative

Was working on dredge stern cable replacement from the deck of the work boat. As employee was walking from the operator's station towards the bow of the boat, they lost balance and fell into the mining pond. In an attempt to catch themselves, they hit their right arm on the boat causing an abrasion and bruising as well as mild lower back pain from the awkward movement of the fall.

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