# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220041450043` · 05/19/2004 · BNI Coal, Ltd
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** 8
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Allete Inc
- **Operator:** BNI Coal, Ltd
- **Mine:** [3200218](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3200218)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE LOST HIS BALANCE WHILE PICKING UP BACKUP STRIPS FOR WELDERS, FALLING FORWARD ONTO HIS CHEST. HIS LEFT LOWER ARM FELL ACROSS PLYWOOD COVERING A CABLE ACCESS HOLE PUSHING THE WOOD OVER. HIS LOWER LEFT ARM FELL INTO THE HOLE. NO OTHER CUTS OR BRUISES.

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