# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220032320059` · 01/13/2003 · Progress Coal 
## 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:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 122
- **Mine experience:** 1.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Progress Coal 
- **Mine:** [4608645](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608645)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING UP THE STAIRS WITH A BAG OF NUT & WASHERS, WHEN HIS METATARSAL BOOTS GOT CAUGHT ON A PIECE OF 3/4"" CONDUIT STICKING UP 4""-6"" ABOVE THE WALKING SURFACE. HE TRIPPED AND FELL , CATCHING HIMSELF IN A FORWARD FALL WITH BOTH HANDS, TWISTING HIS BACK.

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