# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220021260100` · 04/22/2002 · Elk Run Coal Co.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 69
- **Mine experience:** 7 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Co.
- **Mine:** [4607938](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607938)
## Narrative

WHILE FILLING THE LIME MACHINE W/LIME, EE TURNED TO GET OFF OF THE MACHINE'S PLATFORM & SLIPPED, STRIKING HIS LOWER BACK ON THE EDGE OF THE PLATFORM. EE THEN FELL TO THE GROUND STRIKING HIS FO REARM & KNEES.

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