# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220090230014` · 01/19/2009 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 199
- **Mine experience:** 19.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** BHP Billiton
- **Operator:** Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [2902170](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2902170)
## Narrative

Employee slipped on small patch of ice, when his foot hit dry ground it stopped suddenly causing the leg to twist. He then fell to the ground with his leg folded back under him. The leg was angulated. Employee was transported to the hospital and x-ray indicated that both bones in the right lower leg had been fractured.

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