# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220020280167` · 01/18/2002 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2.01 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [1202147](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202147)
## Narrative

EE WAS CLOSING THE SLURRY VALVE ON THE HEAVY MEDIA CYCLONE. HE WAS USING A 30"" PRYBAR, STICKING IT THROUGH THE WHEEL HANDLE FOR LEVERAGE. WHEN HE APPLIED PRESSURE DOWNWARD TO SEAL THE VALVE, T HE PIPE SLIPPED OUT ALLOWING HIM TO FALL FORWARDTO THE GROUND LANDING ON HIS HANDS. AT THAT TIMEHE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE CLINIC, DIAGNOSED WITH STRAIN

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