# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220230830017` · 03/15/2023 · Keystone Anthracite Company Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from ladders
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert  Burns
- **Operator:** Keystone Anthracite Company Incorporated
- **Mine:** [3609548](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3609548)
## Narrative

Mechanic was hoisting antifreeze drum on to a rack while standing on an A-frame ladder. A gust of wind caused the drum to sway, and the mechanic lost balance and fell from the ladder a distance of 2 to 3 feet to the ground. The mechanic completed the shift but later went to the hospital where mechanic was diagnosed with left side 9 & 10 rib fractures.

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