# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220031470008` · 05/16/2003 · Bevins Branch Resources Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John  Harris
- **Operator:** Bevins Branch Resources Inc
- **Mine:** [1518363](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518363)
## Narrative

OPERATOR FAILED TO MAKE SURE STEP WAS FREE OF DEBRIS BEFORE CLIMBING DOWN. WHICH RESULTED IN HIS FALLING ON HIS BACK.

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