# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220063060083` · 10/23/2006 · Catenary Coal Company LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** PLANTS,TREES,VEGETATION
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ARM, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 43
- **Mine experience:** 7 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Magnum Coal Company
- **Operator:** Catenary Coal Company LLC
- **Mine:** [4607178](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607178)
## Narrative

EE slipped on a rock while trying to clear leaves from a pond entrance channel to allow for proper mixing of water with pond treatment chemical. When EE slipped, he grabbed a tree to prevent fall. EE did not fall, but while preventing fall by grabbing tree, he tore tendons and muscle in left arm.

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