# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220012470076` · 08/18/2001 · U.S. Steel Mining Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** CHUTE & SLIDE-CONVYR HOPR
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
- **Days lost:** 49
- **Mine experience:** 19.78 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Usx Corp
- **Operator:** U.S. Steel Mining Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [0100851](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100851)
## Narrative

INJURED WAS PREPARING TO WELD HOLE IN CHUTE. HE STEPPED OVER INTO CHUTE AND HIS FOOT CAME TO REST ON SLIDK SIDE OF CHUITE. WHEN WEIGHT WAS PUT ON FOOT, HIS FOOT SLIPPED. HE TRIED TO CATCH HIMS ELF WITH HIS RIGHT HAND. REQUESTED MEDICAL TREATMENT ON 8-20-01 & RECEIVED SAME.

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