# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220013300057` · 11/19/2001 · Emerald Coal Resources LP
## 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:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 22
- **Mine experience:** 9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rag Aktiengesellschaft
- **Operator:** Emerald Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605466](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605466)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE HAD COMPLETED INSPECTING CHARGER UNIT AND WAS CROSSING TRACK TO GET INTO A CROSSCUT TO ALLOW A TRIP TO PASS HIM. HE TRIPPED OVER TRACK AND FELL. AS HE ATTEMPTED TO REGAIN HIS BALANCE HE USED HIS LEFT HAND TO STOP HIS FALL. HIS WRIST WAS FRACTURED IN THIS ACTION. HE ALSO LACERATED HIS LEFT EAR.

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