# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220020180047` · 01/11/2002 · Peabody Powder River Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 6.51 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Powder River Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [4801353](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801353)
## Narrative

WHILE EXITING THE BUS AT THE CHANGE HOUSE FACILITY, THE EE STEPPED ON A TRAFFIC CONE THAT HAD BLOWN OVER ON THE SIDEWALK CAUSING HIM TO SLIP AND FALL. THE EE ATTEMPTED TO CATCH HIMSELF WITH THE HAND HOLDING HIS LUNCHBOX. THE LUNCHBOX ROLLED, TWISTING HIS THUMB BENEATH IT. THE TREATING FACILITY APPLIED A SPLINT TO HIS THUMB.

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