# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220012420035` · 08/23/2001 · Catenary Coal Company LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 1.84 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ashland Inc
- **Operator:** Catenary Coal Company LLC
- **Mine:** [4607178](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607178)
## Narrative

WHILE APPROACHING A DRILL TO BE FUELED, THE EMPLOYEE FAILED TO DETECT A LARGE SURFACE CRACK. HE STEPPED INTO THE CRACK AND FELL. HE ATTEMPTED TO BREAK HIS FALL WITH HIS HAND, THE IMPACT CAUSED THE INJURY.

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