# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220232930015` · 10/17/2023 · The Coteau Properties Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 107
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** NACCO Industries Inc
- **Operator:** The Coteau Properties Company
- **Mine:** [3200595](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3200595)
## Narrative

On October 17th, 2023, an employee was dismounting 510-190 dozer.  As the employee was stepping off the draft arm, they slipped and fell backwards.  As they fell the left foot became wedged between the arm and the track of the dozer causing their lower leg and ankle to twist.  This resulted in a fracture to the tibia and fibula of the left lower leg.

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