# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220022600031` · 08/21/2002 · Eagle Picher Filtration & Minerals Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hang or reposition tubing
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 3.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Eagle-Picher Industries Inc
- **Operator:** Eagle Picher Filtration & Minerals Inc
- **Mine:** [3503236](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3503236)
## Narrative

WHILE PICKING UP A SECTION OF PIPE IN THE BONEYARD, WORKER TRIPPED OVER ANOTHER SECTION OF PIPE AND FELL BACKWARDS LANDING ON HIS BUTTOCKS WHILE STILL HOLDING HIS PIPE.

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