# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220022730127` · 09/04/2002 · Maple Creek Mining Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Backhoe operator, Trackhoe operator, Crane operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 18
- **Mine experience:** 1.42 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Maple Creek Mining Incorporated
- **Mine:** [3600968](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600968)
## Narrative

AFTER FINISHING HIS SHIFT AS MEO AT REFUSE PILE, EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING HIS BOOTS ON METAL GRATING OUTSIDE THE LUNCH ROOM. EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND FELL. NOTE: EMPLOYEE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTI ON UNTIL 9/22/02. HIS FIRST DAY OFF WORK WAS 9/25/02.

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