# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220052490102` · 08/23/2005 · Paramont Coal Company Virginia, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LEG, NEC
- **Days lost:** 65
- **Mine experience:** 0.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Paramont Coal Company Virginia, LLC
- **Mine:** [4406503](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406503)
## Narrative

Employee was tightening bolts on a shuttle car wheel with a 3/4 drive ratchet and socket. The socket slipped off the bolt causing him to lose his balance and twist his right leg, causing a fracture.

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