# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220121720009` · 05/08/2012 · KenAmerican Resources Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Move power cable
- **Injury source:** CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
- **Days lost:** 15
- **Mine experience:** 15.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** KenAmerican Resources Inc
- **Mine:** [1517741](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1517741)
## Narrative

While attempting to re-hang a pinner cable, the roof bolter moved up in the next place over, not knowing the cable reel was locked. Cable came down, knocking employee to the ground. Incident only, finished shift. Wasn't reported to Safety Dept until 05/15/2012 Hernia surgery on 6/19/2012 making this a lost time accident.

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