# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220111240040` · 05/02/2011 · Alpha Coal West, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** WOOD ITEMS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** ARM,NEC
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Alpha Coal West, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4801078](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801078)
## Narrative

EE was assisting another EE placing wooden mats in front of portable racks. In the process of setting the second mat the EE's noticed a chunk of clay was in the location for the mat. When the EE tried to roll the chunk of clay out of the way by hand he slipped causing his arm to brush against the wooden mat. EE had a splinter embedded into his arm.

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