# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220071340051` · 05/08/2007 · Emerald Coal Resources LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** LW Propman, Propman helper, Move crew if LW, Move-up man, Jacksetter, Advanceman LW helper
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 14 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Foundation Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Emerald Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605466](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605466)
## Narrative

He was tearing out track, when he sat down on his gloves on a rail, he fell backwards & struck his head on the opposite side rail causing a laceration to the back of his head requiring 9 staples. He did not miss any work & con't work at his regular duties.

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