# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220011840022` · 05/21/2001 · Spartan Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 164
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Spartan Mining Company
- **Mine:** [4601939](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601939)
## Narrative

EE WAS ASSISTING A COWORKER TO REMOVE A RUB RAIL FROM A CONTINUOUS MINER. WHEN HE SWUNG THE RAILHE TRIPPED AND FELL STRADDLING THE RAIL. HE STATES HE LANDED ON HIS TESTICLES. HE WORKED UNTIL 6-5-01 ATWHICH TIME HE WAS INSTRUCTED TO REMAIN OFF WORK UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

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