# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220090890075` · 03/20/2009 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 94
- **Mine experience:** 30 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Patriot Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Eastern Associated Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [4601456](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601456)
## Narrative

EE stated that he was walking around the boom of a shuttle car, when he stepped in a rut in the roadway and twisted his right ankle, resulting in a fracture. The rut measured approx 4"" in depth, no loose material was observed in the area of the incident. Injured EE then walked inby to 39 crosscut where he received med attention. Transported to hospital.

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