# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220012600086` · 08/01/2001 · Old Ben Coal Company
## 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, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Escaping a hazard
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 227
- **Mine experience:** 1.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Old Ben Coal Company
- **Mine:** [1102408](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1102408)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS ROOF BLOTING ON UNIT 3. HE NOTICED A PIECE OF ROOF ROCK FALLING FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS, HE TRIED TO PUSH IT AWAY AND IT CAUSED HIM TO FALL AGAINST THE RIB AND THEN TO THE MINE FLOOR. THE INCIDENT CAUSED THE EMPLOYEE TO STRAIN HIS BACK. THIS INCIDENT HAS BEEN UNDER INVESTIGATION PENDING MEDICAL REPORTS FROM THE DOCTOR'S OFFICE. EE FELL AFTER LOSING HIS BALANCE.

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