# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220020420096` · 01/23/2002 · Echo Bay Minerals Company
## 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:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** BLDG,STRUCT,BOAT,RAFT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 5.07 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Echo Bay Mines Ltd
- **Operator:** Echo Bay Minerals Company
- **Mine:** [2601925](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601925)
## Narrative

WHILE STANDING ON AN ANGLED SURFACE WELDING, EE LOST HIS FOOTING AND FELL TO HIS KNEES, STRAINING HIS SACROILIAC, HIP AND THIGH REGIONS. EE PLACED ON LIGHT DUTY AND MEDICATION UNTIL SYMPTOMS I MPROVE.

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