# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220000450078` · 02/09/2000 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from ladders
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 66
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4606188](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4606188)
## Narrative

THE EE WAS STANDING ON A STEP LADDER WELDING ON A PIECE OF PIPE WITH ONE FOOT ON THE LADDER AND ONE ON A PIECE OF PIPE. THE PIPE HE STEPPED ON WITH ONE FOOT BROKE CAUSING HIM TO LOSE HIS BALAN CE AND FALL OFF THE LADDER A DISTANCE OF ABOUT 4FEET

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