# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220071710026` · 06/11/2007 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** SKULL
- **Days lost:** 89
- **Mine experience:** 32.21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Eastern Associated Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [4601456](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601456)
## Narrative

Employee was attempting to enter the discharge end of the rotary breaker via the use of an aluminum platform used to span the opening of the breaker rock discharge chute. A weld broke on the stabilizer clip on the platform causing the platform and the employee to fall through the breaker rock chute to the rock holding area at ground level.

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