# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220232770024` · 09/26/2023 · Sunrise Coal, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Pumper
- **Activity:** Escaping a hazard
- **Injury source:** LOOSE DIRT AND MUD
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 310
- **Mine experience:** 13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hallador Energy Company
- **Operator:** Sunrise Coal, LLC
- **Mine:** [1202418](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202418)
## Narrative

Employee was working on a compressed airline underground. When a hammer was used to make sure the shut off valve was closed completely the valve blew apart. The employee was standing with their left foot in the mud and when the line blew apart the employee turned to the side but the foot did not. Employee received a compound fracture below the knee and fractured wrist.

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