# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220011830017` · 06/13/2001 · Old Ben Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
- **Days lost:** 16
- **Mine experience:** 1.76 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Old Ben Coal Company
- **Mine:** [1102408](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1102408)
## Narrative

EE WAS CHECKING THE SCRUBBER DUCT WORK ON A CONTINUOUS MINER. AS HE STARTED TO CLIMB DOWN FROM THE TOP HE SLIPPED AND FELL TO THE MINE FLOOR INJURING HIS RIGHT ELBOW AND WRIST. THE INCIDENT CA USED A FRACTURE TO HIS RIGHT ELBOW. THE INCIDENTHAS BEEN UNDER INVESTIGATION PENDING MEDICAL REPORTS.

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