# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220020250023` · 01/11/2002 · Progress Coal 
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** STEPS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
- **Days lost:** 30
- **Mine experience:** 0.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Progress Coal 
- **Mine:** [4608645](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608645)
## Narrative

EE WAS CLIMBING STAIRS TO LOADING RACK WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL. HIS GLOVED HAND (RT) SLIPPED FROM THE RAILING AND IN ATTEMPTING TO CATCH/BREAK THE FALL HIS LEFT WRIST BENT CAUSING A SPRAIN.

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