# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220040820090` · 03/18/2004 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC
## 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:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 44
- **Mine experience:** 1.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Eastern Associated Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [4601456](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601456)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS STANDING ON 636 SCOOP BLADE WHILE PREPARING A PANLINE KEEPER FOR INSTALATION. EE STEPPED BACKWARD OFF SCOOP BLADE (11"" FROM MINE FLOOR) ONTO A ROCK WHICH WAS 6 1/2"" UNDER WATER & FELL ONTO HIS BACK INTO THE WATER. WHEN HE GOT UP HE INFORMED MGT. THAT HE HURT LEFT ANKLE. EE WALKED (WITH HELP OF 2 MEN) TO TRANSPORTATION OUT. TALKED TO SURFACE E.M.T.

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