# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220002100048` · 07/15/2000 · U S Silica Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall down stairs
- **Occupation:** Mine manager, Mine foreman, Mine owner
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** STEPS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** USS Holdings Inc
- **Operator:** U S Silica Company
- **Mine:** [3800138](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3800138)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN THE STAIRS OUTSIDE THE MILL BUILDING. ABOUT 5-6 STEPS AWAY FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS HE SLIPPED ON A PIECE OF GRINDING MEDIA AND FELL DWON THE STAIRS. HE REPORTED PAIN IN HIS LEG, ARM, AND BACK AND WAS IMMEDIATELY TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL.

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