# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220231660008` · 06/13/2023 · Wharf Resources (USA) Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Drill operator
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 164
- **Mine experience:** 9.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Coeur Mining, Inc.
- **Operator:** Wharf Resources (USA) Inc
- **Mine:** [3901282](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3901282)
## Narrative

Employee was dismounting dozer in the wash bay. The foot on the dozer arm slipped and they fell backwards getting right leg hung up between the track frame and the dozer arm for a short time. After leg came free, employee fell to the ground. X-ray revealed a fracture at the end of the femur bone where the ligament attaches above the right knee.

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