# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220001430021` · 05/04/2000 · Kindill Mining Incorporated
## 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** SCAFFOLDS,STAGING,ETC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
- **Days lost:** 8
- **Mine experience:** 15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Kindill Mining Incorporated
- **Mine:** [1200329](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1200329)
## Narrative

EE WAS CHECKING ENGINE OIL ON A 657 SCRAPER. AS HE PULLED OUT THE DIPSTICK WHILE SQUATTED DOWN HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND REACHED OUT WITH HIS HAND TO BREAK HIS FALL. HE JAMMED HIS HAND ON THE PL ATFORM.

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