# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220012290060` · 08/03/2001 · Peabody Midwest Mining
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 96
- **Mine experience:** 0.59 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Midwest Mining
- **Mine:** [1202258](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202258)
## Narrative

AS EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING DOWN FROM THE BACK OF A SERVICE TRUCK, WHILE HOLDING ON TO THE HANDRAIL, HIS MUDDY BOOTS CAUSED HIM TO SLIP, PLACING A STRAIN ON HIS RIGHT ARM. THIS RESULTED IN A RUPT URED BICEP TENDON. HE WAS TAKEN TO GIBSON GENERAL HOSPITAL IN PRINCETON, IN.

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