EE WAS OPERATING THE SHEARER ON THE LONGWALL FACE. HE WAS PULLING THE BRETBY FOR THE CABLE TOWARD HIM. HIS HAND SLIPPED OFF AND HE FELL BACKWARDS LANDING ON THE BASE LIFT OF THE SHIELD. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE OR IMPAIRMENT TO THE MINING OPERATION OR ANY EQUIPMENT. THE INJURY DID NOT INVOLVE ANY ASPECT OF COMPLIANCE, JOB SKILLS, PROFICIENCY, TRAINING, ATTITUDE OR PROTECTIVE EQUIP.