# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220002270263` · 08/04/2000 · Independence Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** LW Propman, Propman helper, Move crew if LW, Move-up man, Jacksetter, Advanceman LW helper
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Independence Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4607273](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607273)
## Narrative

EE WAS WALKING PAST THE #1 SHIELD WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE RELAY BAR CAUSING HIM TO FALL TO THE MINE FLOOR. THIS RESULTED IN A SEVERE TWISTING MOTION TO THE RIGHT ANKLE. HIS ANKLE WA SP LINTED BY THE SECTION EMT AND HE WAS TAKEN TO BOONE MEMORIAL BY AMBLANCE. X-RAYS WERE NEGATIVE FOR ANY BROKEN BONES AND HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A SPRAIN.

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