# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220081260034` · 04/29/2008 · Falkirk Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall down stairs
- **Occupation:** Belt foreman, Maintenance foreman, Maintenance supervisor
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 23
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** NACCO Industries Inc
- **Operator:** Falkirk Mining Company
- **Mine:** [3200491](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3200491)
## Narrative

Employee was assisting with setup of a work platform.  When climbing down, he missed the step or slipped backwards approximately 3 feet contacting a retangular guard on an 8750 dragline.  This contact resulted in a multiple rib fracture to the employee.

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