# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220092740052` · 09/17/2009 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 39
- **Mine experience:** 4.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** BHP Billiton
- **Operator:** Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [2902170](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2902170)
## Narrative

Raining & muddy roads. Mud had collected on the steps to the driver's compartment while driving to fill location. Driver was dismounting while facing the cab, stated he had hold of grab bar & the steering wheel but his foot slipped & he fell 3 to 4 feet to the ground onto his left hip. Initial exam & x-rays were negative for fractures but CT-Scan showed hairline fractures at hip.

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