# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220051220050` · 04/24/2005 · Bandmill Coal, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Crane operator, Mobile equipment operator (MEO), Dragline operator, Dropball operator, Rigger
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 18
- **Mine experience:** 0.92 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Bandmill Coal, LLC
- **Mine:** [4605086](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4605086)
## Narrative

Employee was coming off the crane by the steps located at the right rear outrigger beam. It was a wet, cold day with some snow. When he stepped onto the beam, his foot slipped and he fell striking his tailbone on the outrigger box.

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