# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220011420040` · 05/16/2001 · Clinchfield Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 21.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Pittston Company
- **Operator:** Clinchfield Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4402277](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4402277)
## Narrative

INJURED WAS WALKING THROUGH THE PLANT AT A HURRIED PACE. THE FLOOR WAS WET FROM EITHER WASHING DOWN OR FROM A RAIN STORM. AS HE STEPPED ON AN INSULATING MAT(BELT) HIS LEFT FOOT SLIPPED OUT FRO M UNDER HIM CAUSING HIM TO FALL. AS HE FELL, HE TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF WITH IS LEFT ARM CAUSING HIM TO STRAIN LEFT ARM AND SHOULDER.

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