# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220071570006` · 06/02/2007 · Knox Creek Coal Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LOWER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 61
- **Mine experience:** 5.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Knox Creek Coal Corporation
- **Mine:** [4406804](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406804)
## Narrative

EE was assisting in replacing LCM Cat wear strips.  The miner was elevated on cribs for the repairs to an approximate height of 5.5 feet.  Repairs were completed.  EE climbed on top of the miner to take down the work area lights.  To get off the top of the miner, EE got on his hands and knees and jumped off backwards.  Upon landing he twisted the left ankle.

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