# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220010640147` · 02/26/2001 · Oxford Mining Co LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 96
- **Mine experience:** 2.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Charles C  Ungurean
- **Operator:** Oxford Mining Co LLC
- **Mine:** [3300965](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3300965)
## Narrative

A RUBBER TARP, USED FOR HOLDING THE FUEL LINE NOZZLE WHEN THE TRUCK IS IN MOTION, WAS REMOVED AND LYING ON THE TOP STEP AT THE REAR OF THE TRUCK. WHEN HE BEGAN DESCENDING THIS STEP THE METAL HOOK ON THE RUBBER STRAP CAUGHT IN HIS RIGHT PANT LEG CAUSING HIM TO LOSE HIS BALANCE AND FALL. HIS LEFT FOOT STRUCK THE GROUND FRACTURING TWO BONES IN HIS ANKLE. HE FELL 30 INCHES.

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