# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220033230036` · 11/10/2003 · TXI
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Texas Industries Inc
- **Operator:** TXI
- **Mine:** [3401859](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3401859)
## Narrative

EE WAS STANDING ON THE TRACKS OF A CAT 345 EXCAVATOR REPLACING A WINDSHIELD. HE TURNED TO ASK A FELLOW EE FOR A TOOL WHEN HE SLIPPED AND STARTED TO FALL. HE CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH HANDHOLD. TWIST ING AND PULLING HIS BACK. HE WAS TAKEN TO THE DR OFFICE AND DIAGNOSED WITH SPASM IN THE LEFT LUMBAR REGION AND BACK ON LIGHT DUTY UNTIL HEALER.

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