# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220030620134` · 12/24/2002 · Mosaic Phosphates Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Backhoe operator, Trackhoe operator, Crane operator
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 37
- **Mine experience:** 2.96 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Mosaic Company
- **Operator:** Mosaic Phosphates Company
- **Mine:** [0800177](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0800177)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATES HE SLIPPED WHEN STEPPING OFF STAIRS ON DRAGLINE. ALLEGES HE INJURED HIS BACK. NOT REPORTED TO SAFETY DEPT UNTIL JANUARY 9. HAS BEEN UNDER INVESTIGATION BY WORKERS COMPENSATION.

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