# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220020660034` · 02/26/2002 · Peabody Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** STEPS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 22.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Coal Company
- **Mine:** [1508357](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1508357)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATED: WALKING DOWN THE STEPS OF BREAKER FACILITY, FOOT SLIPPED, WHEN HE CAUGHT HIMSELF ON THE HAND RAILS, IT TWISTED HIS LOW BACK RESULTING IN PAIN TO HIS BACK (POSSIBLE STRAIN TO LOW BACK) THE WEATHER OUTSIDE WAS RAINY AND THE CATWALK WAS SLIPPERY.

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