# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220170090005` · 01/05/2017 · Independence Coal Co. LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources Holdings, Inc
- **Operator:** Independence Coal Co. LLC
- **Mine:** [4608645](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608645)
## Narrative

Removing wheel unit from 785C using a pry bar and crane on service truck.  Hub came off spindle and struck employee on left hand causing employee to loose balance didn't fall but twisted employee's left hand and knee in the process.

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