# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220042330060` · 06/27/2004 · Turris Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 15
- **Mine experience:** 6.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Turris Coal Company
- **Mine:** [1102664](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1102664)
## Narrative

WHILE TIGHTENING A SCREEN PANEL IN THE PREP PLANT AND STEPPING OUT OVER DISCHARGE CHUTE, EE STEPPED INTO AN OPENING ALONG THE DISCHARGE CHUTE AND STUMBLED, TWISTING HIS LOWER LEG AND ANKLE.  ACCIDENT WAS REPORTED BUT ONLY AS A FIRST AID CASE.  PAIN AND SWELLING PERSISTED AND WAS DIAGNOSED AS A FRACTURE ON 7/29/04.  EE IS CURRENTLY WORKING WITH RESTRICTIONS.

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