# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220031910015` · 06/26/2003 · American Energy Corporation
## 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:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** American Energy Corporation
- **Mine:** [3301070](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301070)
## Narrative

EE ALONG WITH OTHER CO-WORKERS WERE TRYING TO GET A SKIRT RUBBER OFF A TAILPIECE. HE HAD AHOLD OF THE RUBBER WITH CHANNEL LOCKS, THE LOCKS SLIPPED AND HE LOST HIS BALANCE FALLING BACKWARDS. HE RAISED HIS ARMS UP IN THE AIR AND STRUCK A ROOFBOLT PLATE. CAUSE OF THE INJURY WAS AWARENESS AND NOT USING PROPER TOOLS. COMPLIANCE NOT AN ISSUE, MINER KNOWLEDGE A FACTOR.

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