# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220020980149` · 03/22/2002 · Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** WORKING SURF OUTSIDE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 15
- **Mine experience:** 2.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Westmoreland Coal Company
- **Operator:** Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [2401747](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2401747)
## Narrative

EE IS A MEMBER OF THE WATER PUMPING CREW & WAS TAKING A FLAT TIRE FROM A WATER PUMP TRAILER INTO THE TIRE SHOP FOR REPAIR. THE CONCRETE PAD IN FRONT OF THE TIRE SHOP WAS ICY DUE TO FREEZING WE ATHER CONDITIONS & HE SLIPPED & FELL WHILE CARRYING THE TIRE ACROSS PAD. HE DIDN'T INFORM COMPANY OF THE EVENT TILL 3/26/02. LOST TIME BEGAN 3/25/02 BUT WE DIDN'T KNOW WHY HE WAS ABSENT.

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