# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220023570112` · 11/15/2002 · Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to lower level, NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 93
- **Mine experience:** 30 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3301159](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301159)
## Narrative

EE WAS CHECKING A DRAINAGE DITCH AT THE OUTSIDE SUPPLY YARD. HE STEPPED ON A METAL COVER OVER THE DITCH AND THE COVER GAVE WAY. HE FELL INTO THE DITCH BRUISING HIS RIGHT THIGH AND RIGHT HIP. T HE COVER HAD NOT BEEN PROPERLY POSITONED OVER THE DITCH AND IT SLIPPED AWAY WHEN THE EE STEPPED ON IT. HE FELL ABOUT 3 FEET TO BOTTOM OF DITCH. NO OTHER FRACTORS WERE INVOLVED.

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