# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220022730125` · 09/19/2002 · Eagle Picher Filtration & Minerals Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall down stairs
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** STEPS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 1.36 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Eagle-Picher Industries Inc
- **Operator:** Eagle Picher Filtration & Minerals Inc
- **Mine:** [2600677](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2600677)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING AROUND THE PLANT INSPECTING EQUIPMENT AND MAKING ADJUSTMENT TO F-20 FAN FOR PRODUCTION PURPOSES WHEN HE SOMEHOW STEPPED IN SOME GREASE. DURING THE ABOVE PROCESS HE THEN WE NT DOWN A FLIGHT OF STAIRS TO RETURN TO THE CONTROL ROOM WHEN HE SLIPPED ON THE STEP AND FELL APPROXIMATELY 6 STAIRS BEFORE CATCHING HIMSELF AND COMING TO A STOP.

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