# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220030620121` · 04/20/2002 · U. S. Silica Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **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:** 37
- **Mine experience:** 17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** USS Holdings Inc
- **Operator:** U. S. Silica Company
- **Mine:** [1101013](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1101013)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A PIECE OF GRATING (METAL) WITH ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED BETWEEN TWO OTHER SECTIONS OF GRATING. THE EMPLOYEE SLIPPED TWISTING HIS BACK. THE CONDITION OF THE EMPLOYEES BACK CONTINUED TO CAUSE HIM PAIN, SO HE HAD BACK SURGERY ON FEBRUARY 18, 2003. FEBRUARY 18TH WAS THE FIRST DAY THE EMPLOYEE LOST ANY TIME FOR THIS ACCIDENT.

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