# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220083500033` · 11/29/2008 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** SIDE OR RIB
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 146
- **Mine experience:** 2.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Patriot Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Eastern Associated Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [4601456](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601456)
## Narrative

EE was found by a supervisor lying on the mine bottom beside company # 41 jeep at 0 spur on the 4 Right longwall section. EE stated he was attempting to dismount the jeep, when he tripped on a bag of rockdust on the seat and fell, striking the mine rib. He attempted to use his arms to brace the fall and felt pain in his shoulder and upper arm.

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