# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220041600009` · 06/05/2004 · Antelope Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LEG, NEC
- **Days lost:** 258
- **Mine experience:** 14.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** RTZ-CRA Group
- **Operator:** Antelope Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [4801337](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801337)
## Narrative

The employee was working on D11R dozer at a height of 11'1"" while standing on a step located on the left side of the dozer cab.  The employee was removing a chain which was supporting a left ripper tilt cylinder.  The step broke and the employee fell to the ground causing a compound fracture below the knee to the right leg.

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