# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220060810008` · 03/14/2006 · Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 8
- **Mine experience:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Westmoreland Coal Company
- **Operator:** Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [2401747](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2401747)
## Narrative

Changing bucket on backhoe.  Employee was stepping down from a wooden work platform (approx. 24"") when he caught his left foot and lost his balance.  He fell to the shop floor.  He was examined at the Medical Center (cracked ribs).  He reported for his next shift but was unable to perform his regular job duties and returned home.

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