# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220030160038` · 12/30/2002 · Old Ben Coal Company
## 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:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 4.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Old Ben Coal Company
- **Mine:** [1102546](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1102546)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ALONG THE PLANT FEED BELT AND HE TRIPPED ON AN ""I"" BEAM CAUSING HIM TO FALL. AS HE WAS FALLING HE REACHED OUT HIS RIGHT HAND TO BREAK HIS FALL CAUSING A SPRAIN TO HIS RIGH T HAND.

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