# Mine accident
> MSHA accident `220040070014` · 12/23/2003 · Independence Coal Co Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** —
- **Accident type:** No Value Found
- **Occupation:** Miner, Prospector, NEC
- **Activity:** —
- **Injury source:** —
- **Nature of injury:** —
- **Body part:** —
- **Days lost:** 130
- **Mine experience:** 0.42 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Independence Coal Co Inc.
- **Mine:** [4608977](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608977)
## Narrative

THE EE HAD MOVED A LADDER AND SET IT UP. HE STARTED UP THE LADDER TO TIE THE TOP OF THE LADDER OFF. WHEN HE REACHED THE 3RD RUNG THE LADDER SLIPPED ON THE DECKING AND HE FELL, STRIKING HIS LEFT SHOULDER ON THE DECKING.

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