# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220080580031` · 02/19/2008 · Sky Haven Coal Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 343
- **Mine experience:** 8.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Joseph A  Owens
- **Operator:** Sky Haven Coal Inc
- **Mine:** [3605513](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605513)
## Narrative

He was checking a water pump hose for frozen spots when he tripped on a piece of frozen dirt and fell face first to the ground.  He caught himself when he was falling with both hands breaking both wrists.

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