# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220150650021` · 02/26/2015 · Alex Energy, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 14 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Alex Energy, LLC
- **Mine:** [4606870](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4606870)
## Narrative

Employee exited his tire truck and stepped onto packed snow and ice covered ground located at the old truck line. Upon stepping on the ground, he slipped and fell landing on his hip and attempted to catch himself with his hand. This caused a sprain to the right wrist which required a splint.

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