# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220022280041` · 08/05/2002 · Independence Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 183
- **Mine experience:** 0.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Independence Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608497](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608497)
## Narrative

INJURED WAS STANDING ON TOP OF MANTRIP TAKING IT OFF CHARGE WHEN HE SLIPPED ON SOME OIL. THIS CAUSED HIM TO FALL BACKWARDS STRIKING HIS LOWER BACK AGAINST THE CANOPY OF THE MANTRIP.

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