# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220102590002` · 09/01/2010 · Elk Run Coal Co.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Pumper
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Co.
- **Mine:** [4607938](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607938)
## Narrative

Member was removing a tire from the bed of a pick-up truck when his foot slipped off the rear bumper of the truck. As he fell to the ground, he attempted to catch his fall with his right hand. He then felt pain in his right hand and was transported to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with a fractured hand. A cast was applied to his right hand and he was released back to duty.

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