# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220032870046` · 10/08/2003 · Buzzi Unicem USA
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** STEPS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 3.55 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Buzzi S p A
- **Operator:** Buzzi Unicem USA
- **Mine:** [4000838](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4000838)
## Narrative

THE EE WAS CLEANING UP MATERIAL ON A WORK PLATFORM. AFTER FINISHING THE EE WAS RETURNING TO THE GROUND LEVEL VIA STAIRS. THE EE SLIPPED ON ONE OF THE STEPS WHERE OIL HAD BEEN SPILLED. THE EE CAUGHT HIMSELF USING THE HANDRAILS BEFORE LOSINGHIS BALANCE. WHEN HE CAUGHT HE TWISTED AND STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.

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