# Mine accident
> MSHA accident `220033650009` · 12/22/2003 · Imerys Pigments LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** —
- **Accident type:** No Value Found
- **Occupation:** —
- **Activity:** —
- **Injury source:** —
- **Nature of injury:** —
- **Body part:** —
- **Days lost:** 131
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Pigments LLC
- **Mine:** [0100011](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100011)
## Narrative

ON 22 DECEMBER 2003, AT APPROXIMATELY 11:15 PM, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MINING DEPARTMENT WAS DESCENDING THE STAIRS LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THE EAST WASHER. AS HE WAS DESCENDING THE STAIRS, HE FELT A NUMBNESS IN HIS LEG CAUSING HIS FOOT TO SLIP FROM THE STEP. HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

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