# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220033490009` · 05/21/2003 · Newmont USA Limited
## 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:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** STEPS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 15.61 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2601942](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601942)
## Narrative

EE WAS DESENDING ON WET STEPS, SLIPPED AND IN PROCESS OF CATCHING HIMSELF FROM FALLING, STRAINED HIS BACK. HE WAS TREATED AND GIVEN FULL DUTY RELEASE. DUE TO CONTINUED PAIN, EE HAD FOLLOW UP T REATMENT ON 11-24-03. WHICH INCLUDED A PROCEDURE WHICH MADE HIS INJURY REPORTABLE AT THAT TIME.

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