# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220233530016` · 12/14/2023 · Peabody Bear Run Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 40
- **Mine experience:** 2.73 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Bear Run Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1202422](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202422)
## Narrative

IE was on the track of a D11 dozer climbing up to the cab. IE was stepping up to the fender platform with left foot when IE lost balance and fell backwards onto the track, hitting mid left back on a grouser. Was taken to ER and diagnosed with 2 broken ribs and small laceration to spleen. No surgery required but will need time off to heal.

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