# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220071370031` · 05/11/2007 · Colowyo Coal Company L P
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 15
- **Mine experience:** 18.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** RTZ-CRA Group
- **Operator:** Colowyo Coal Company L P
- **Mine:** [0502962](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0502962)
## Narrative

Employee was involved with the changing out new drag ropes. The employee  chose to step out onto the drum without fall protection. While reeving the new rope onto the drag reel, the employee fell off the drum. The employee fell ~11 ? feet. Injuries included 7 fractured ribs and a fractured scapula.

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