# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220020420013` · 02/04/2002 · Emerald Coal Resources LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 61
- **Mine experience:** 25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rag Aktiengesellschaft
- **Operator:** Emerald Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605466](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605466)
## Narrative

PLANT WAS IDLE FOR MAINTENANCE. EE WAS CLEANING MAG SEPERATOR. HE LOOKED UNDER SEPERATOR AND WASSPRAYED WITH WATER IN THE FACE. HE STEPPED BACKWARDS TO GET AWAY FROM THE WATER AND FELL AGAINST THE HANDRAIL FRACTURING TWO RIBS.

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