# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220020110060` · 12/29/2001 · Alex Energy Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** SCAFFOLDS,STAGING,ETC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.57 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Alex Energy Inc
- **Mine:** [4604669](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4604669)
## Narrative

EE WAS WORKING 4'-5' OFF THE BOTTOM OF THE TRUCKBIN WELDING AR PLATE ON THE SIDE WHILE STANDING ON A SCAFFOLD BOARD. THE BOTTOM OF THE BIN WAS CLOSED. THE SCAFFOLD BOARD SLIPPED BACKWARDS WHIL E HE WAS SHIFTING HIS WEIGHT TO WELD A PLATE IN THE CORNER. HE FELL THE 4' CATCHING HIS SHOULDERON THE ANGLE HOLDING THE BOARD AFTER LOSING HIS BALANCE.

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