# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220022760040` · 09/20/2002 · U. S.  Steel Mining Company LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** LONGWALL CONVEYOR
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Usx Corp
- **Operator:** U. S.  Steel Mining Company LLC
- **Mine:** [4601816](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601816)
## Narrative

INJURED WAS HELPING INSTALL A LONGWALL TAILPIECE. AS HE ATTEMPTED TO CHECK THE ALIGNMENT ON A DOWEL, HE SLIPPED ON THE BELT AND STRUCK HIS HEAD AGAINST A BRACKET ON THE END OF THE STAGE LOADER .

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