# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220022310149` · 03/09/2002 · Kenwest Terminals
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Barge/Boat/Dredge/Towbarge/Towboat/Leach operator, Riverman, Deck hand
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 8
- **Mine experience:** 1.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hatfield & Sons Of WV Inc
- **Operator:** Kenwest Terminals
- **Mine:** [1515609](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1515609)
## Narrative

OPERATOR WAS GOING TO SWITCH OUT BARGES. HE WENT TO STEP FROM THE BARGE TIE OFF DVA TO THE BARGE AND LANDED FLAT SORTED ON BOTH FEET AND JAMMED HIS BACK.

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