# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220001330033` · 05/08/2000 · Newmont USA Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Drill helper
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 7.05 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2602159](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602159)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO SIT DOWN IN THE CAB OF THE DRILL. THE SEAT SHEARED OFF FROM THE SWIVEL STATION, THROWING THE EMPLOYEE INTO THE CAB DASH BOARD. THIS RESULTED IN MUSCLE STRAIN A ND LIGHT DUTY.

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