# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220042430007` · 08/20/2004 · The North American Coal Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 45
- **Mine experience:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** NACCO Industries Inc
- **Operator:** The North American Coal Corp
- **Mine:** [4102840](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4102840)
## Narrative

Employee was working on installing plastic into the trailer of a coal train truck.  He was attempting to move the plastic when he tripped over a lifting cable.  He fell into the sheet of plastic on the left side of his chest, resulting in two broken ribs. EE had assistance and was utilizing a tagline.

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