# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220020630043` · 02/22/2002 · Omar Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Mine manager, Mine foreman, Mine owner
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EAR(S) INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 22 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Omar Mining Company
- **Mine:** [4603141](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4603141)
## Narrative

MEMBER WAS IN THE PROCESS OF ATTACHING A 6"" DISCHARGE HOSE TO A DIESEL PUMP. HE STEPPED IN A MUD HOLE, LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL. MEMBER FELL ON PIECE OF BROKEN STEM, PIERCING AND CUTTING HIS RIGHT EAR.

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