# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220020700149` · 01/02/2002 · Martin County Coal Corp.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Move power cable
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 8
- **Mine experience:** 0.32 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Martin County Coal Corp.
- **Mine:** [1518460](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518460)
## Narrative

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO BOOST 988 LOADER, WAS WALKING BACKWARDS HOLDING CABLES OFF OF GROUND WHEN HE STEPPED INTO A TIRE TRACK RUT TURNING HIS ANKLE SPRAINING RT. ANKLE.

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