# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220000700027` · 03/01/2000 · Elk Run Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Move power cable
- **Injury source:** POST,CAPS,HEADERS,TIMBER
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 61
- **Mine experience:** 0.11 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608055](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608055)
## Narrative

EE WAS PULLING A CABLE FROM BETWEEN THE RIB AND THE POWER CENTER BY BACKING UP. WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO TURN AROUND AND PUT THE CABLE ON HIS SHOULDER HE STEPPED ON A TIMBER BUTT END, WHICH CAUSED HIS ANKLE AND LEG TO TWIST CAUSING THE INJURY.

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