# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220041260028` · 04/27/2004 · Cave Spur Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **Injury source:** SIDE OR RIB
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 131
- **Mine experience:** 2.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cumberland Resources Corporation
- **Operator:** Cave Spur Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [1518197](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518197)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS POSITIONING A PUMP IN THE WATER AND LOST HIS FOOTING DUE TO SLIPPERY CONDITIONS. HE REACHED TO GRAB FOR THE RIB TO KEEP FROM FALLING AND WHILE DOING SO, HE TWISTED HIS LOWER BACK.

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