# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220022900052` · 05/01/2002 · A & K Earth Movers Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** STAIRS,STEPS-OUTSIDE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Bart  Hiatt
- **Operator:** A & K Earth Movers Inc
- **Mine:** [2602046](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602046)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE CLAIMED THAT A STEP BROKE & HE FELL HITTING HIS BACK ON A METAL PORTION OF THE LANDING. THIS IS A DISPUTED CLAIM OF INJURY. HE STATED TO OTHER EMPLOYEES THAT HE HAD HURT HIS BACK LIFT ING A FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER HITCH INTO HIS PICKUP BED AT HOME. PRESENTLY SIIS & OUR INSURANCE COMPANY ARE DENYING HIS CLAIM OF INJURY DUE TO THESE STATEMENTS.

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