# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220032580026` · 09/02/2003 · PBS Coals, 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:** STEPS
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 8
- **Mine experience:** 0.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Severstal Resources
- **Operator:** PBS Coals, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3603329](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3603329)
## Narrative

INJURED PERSON WAS WALKING DOWN A SET OF STAIRS WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL. HE HIT THE STEPS WITH HIS BACK AT BOTTOM OF HIS FALL. HE SUSTAINED A BLUNT TRAUMA INJURY TO HIS MID BACK AND RIBS AND IS OFF WORK AS A RESULT.

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