# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220033490080` · 12/11/2003 · Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Backhoe operator, Trackhoe operator, Crane operator
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 28.51 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Westmoreland Coal Company
- **Operator:** Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [2401747](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2401747)
## Narrative

THE EE IS AN EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WHO WAS TEMPORARILY ASSIGNED DUTIES HELPING THE SHOP MECHANICS. HE WAS STEPPING FROM THE DECK OF A 992 CAT LOADER TO THE FRONT FENDER. AS HE STRETCHED TO COMPLE TE HIS STEP HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS RIGHT THIGH. ICE PACKS WERE APPLIED. HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO MEDICAL CENTER, EXAMINED, GIVEN MUSCLE RELAXANTS, REFERED TO PHYSICAL THERAPY.

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