# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220031600032` · 06/01/2003 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** —
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** —
- **Activity:** —
- **Injury source:** —
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** BHP Billiton
- **Operator:** Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [2902170](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2902170)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON A COAL LEDGE ABOVE THE ROOF BOLTER HOLDING A RIB MESH. HE LOST CONTROL WHEN THE MESH BROKE FREE, EE FELL APPROX 5' FROMTHE LEDGE AND HIT HIS HEAD CAUSING A LACEATION AND BECAME DISORIENTED.

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