# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220041100104` · 03/26/2004 · Seneca Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 25
- **Mine experience:** 17.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Seneca Coal Company
- **Mine:** [0500304](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0500304)
## Narrative

EE WAS KNEELING ON LADDER, WELDING, WHEN HE STEPPED SIDEWAYS AND FELL APPROX. 2' ONTO A WIRE-FEED WELDER THAT WAS MOUNTED ON A CART, STRIKING HIS RIGHT SIDE AND LOWER BACK.  DID NOT BECOME REPORTABLE UNTIL APRIL 15TH - FIRST DAY AWAY FROM WORK.

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