# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220021190134` · 04/22/2002 · Omar Mining Company
## 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:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 308
- **Mine experience:** 0.01 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Omar Mining Company
- **Mine:** [4603141](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4603141)
## Narrative

EE WAS HELPING INSTALL SILT FENCE AROUND IMPOUNDMENT. HE WAS WALKING DOWN AN EMBANKMENT. HE SLIPPED AND FELL, LANDING ON HIS LEFT HAND. IT SPRANG HIS HAND AND WRIST.

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