# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220001710129` · 05/26/2000 · Graymont Western US Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 30
- **Mine experience:** 2.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Graymont Ltd
- **Operator:** Graymont Western US Inc
- **Mine:** [4201647](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4201647)
## Narrative

WHEN CLEANING RAILCAR, A GATE WAS JAMMED & WHILETRYING TO CLOSE WITH A PRY-BAR PUSHING WITH BODYWEIGHT, IT BROKE LOOSE--CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO FALL1-1/2' AND RE-INJURED BACK.

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