# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220020630100` · 02/26/2002 · Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to lower level, NEC
- **Occupation:** LW Propman, Propman helper, Move crew if LW, Move-up man, Jacksetter, Advanceman LW helper
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 231
- **Mine experience:** 29 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3301159](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301159)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING FROM THE BELT ENTRY TO THE ENTRY OF A LONGWALL SECTION BEING SET UP FOR FUTURE MINING. HE STEPPED INTO A HOLE IN THE MINE FLOOR AND FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK. THERE WAS NO DAM AGE OR IMPAIRMENT TO THE OPERATION OR ANY EQUIPMENT. AWARENESS OF CONDITION OF TRAVELING WAS THE CAUSE. NO OTHER FACTORS WERE INVOLVED.

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