# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220020140069` · 01/03/2002 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** PASS CARS,PICKUP TRUCKS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.11 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** BHP Billiton
- **Operator:** Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [2902170](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2902170)
## Narrative

EE WAS WORKING TO CHANGE AN EMPTY GREASE CAN ON LUBE TRUCK. EE WAS USING A TWO-SIDED STOOL LADDER TO REACH THE TOP OF THE EMPTY CAN, AFTER REMOVING THE GREASE PUMP, EE WAS STEPPING FROM THE TO P LEVEL OF THE STOOL TO THE TOP STEP, HIS FOOT MISSED AND FELL TO THE GROUND. HE TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF AND STRUCK HIS HAND AGAINST THE TRUCK, CAUSING A 1"" LACERATION INHIS RIGHT PALM.

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