# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220103640017` · 12/21/2010 · Little Seam Mining Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** SCAFFOLDS,STAGING,ETC
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 131
- **Mine experience:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Thomas D  Little Jr
- **Operator:** Little Seam Mining Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4603933](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4603933)
## Narrative

While performing decking work, employee stepped on a piece of unfitted unwelded decking, falling 17 feet to the deck below. He had a facial cut; no other visible injuries. He was asked recall questions, said he was ok and refused care. He worked rest of the day; gait, balance and other activity were normal. Early 12/22 at local ER was diagnosed with lung/rib injuries.

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