# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220020110062` · 11/10/2001 · Black Castle Mining Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Escaping a hazard
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 17
- **Mine experience:** 0.07 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Black Castle Mining Co
- **Mine:** [4605992](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4605992)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON A CLEAN COAL BELT ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF THE PLANT APPROX. 30"" ABOVE THE GROUND CUTTING A 4"" PIPE. THE PIPE FELL ON HIS TORCH HOSES AND CUT THEM. THEY BEGAN BURNING AND HE JUMPED OFF THE BELT TO CUT OFF THE TORCH VALVES, TWISTING HIS ANKLE. DID NOT GO TO DOCTOR OR LOSE TIME FROM WORK UNTIL 12/30/01.

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