# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220011100048` · 04/17/2001 · Peabody Powder River Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 5.53 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Powder River Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [4801353](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801353)
## Narrative

WHILE WALKING DOWN OFF A BERM, THE TECHNICIAN TRIPPED AND CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH HIS LEFT HAND AND KNEE, BREAKING A LITTLE CHIP OFF THE BONE ON THETOP OF HIS WRIST. THE PHYSICIAN'S TREATMETNT INC LUDED A TEMPORARY CAST TO IMMOBILIZE HIS WRIST FOR 4 WEEKS AND PRESCRIBED PAIN MEDICATIONS.

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