# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220102700043` · 09/13/2010 · Pine Branch Coal Sales Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 15
- **Mine experience:** 1.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** David A  Duff
- **Operator:** Pine Branch Coal Sales Inc
- **Mine:** [1503627](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1503627)
## Narrative

EE was using a chain saw to cut a tree approx 18-20"" in diameter. When the tree fell, a grapevine that was unseen in the top of the tree pulled a dead tree approx 6-8"" in diameter down and struck EE, knocking him to the ground. When EE hit the ground, he fell on a rock that caused a laceration over right eye, requiring 7 stitches.

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