# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220042860154` · 09/26/2004 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** BHP Billiton
- **Operator:** Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [2902170](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2902170)
## Narrative

Employee slipped off the fuel trailer landing on his light battery; the battery pushed extensively into his back, causing loss of breath for a few seconds. He reported his injury to his supervisor but refused to seek medical attention until 9-29-04. The doctor at the clinic diagnosed a possible fractured rib that an x-ray did not reveal due to muscle spasm.

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