# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220022700005` · 09/16/2002 · Marfork Coal Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 29
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Marfork Coal Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4608374](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608374)
## Narrative

COMING DOWN THE ACCESS TO THE SCALPING SCREEN HE HAD BEEN CHANGING OUT THE MECHANISM ON WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED. HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL BACKABOUT 2 1/2 FEET TO THE GRATED FLOOR. HE STUCK O UT HIS LEFT ARM TO CATCH HIMSELF.

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