# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220023110027` · 08/13/2002 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall down stairs
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** STEPS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 16
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4606188](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4606188)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN METAL GRATING STAIRS FROM THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE STOKER PLANT. HIS FEET SLIPPED ON THE WET GRATING AND HE FELL BACKWARDS. THE FORCE OF THE IMPACT CAUSED A SHARP PAIN IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER. EE CONTINUED TO WORK WITHOUT RESTRICTIONS UNTIL OCT 7, 2002, WHICH WAS HIS LAST DAY OFF.

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