# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220262540007` · 08/31/2026 · UNACEM North America
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** PASS CARS,PICKUP TRUCKS
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.92 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** UNACEM Corp S A A
- **Operator:** UNACEM North America
- **Mine:** [0400196](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0400196)
## Narrative

In order to access the equipment cabin, operator placed EE's right foot in lower step of the ladder, while holding both handrails with both hands. When EE tried to step up, EE's foot slipped causing the fall hitting EE's right knee with the step. At the same time, EE lost grip of the handrail hitting EE's right hand, specifically in the thenar muscle group.

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