# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220050270017` · 08/27/2004 · Covia Solutions Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from ladders
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S C R-Sibelco Nv
- **Operator:** Covia Solutions Inc.
- **Mine:** [2300706](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300706)
## Narrative

PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON SAND COOLER INJ EE & COWORKER DESCENDED THE LADDER. INJ EE DECENDED THE LADDER. INJ EE MOUNTED THE LADDER THE WELD BROKE AND INJ EE FELL 16 FT ONTO HIS UPPER BACK.  EE WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL FOR A EXAMINATION.  EE ATTENDED SEVERAL FOLLOW UP VISITS.EE WAS REFERED TO A BACK SPECIALIST.  PHYSICAL THERAPY WAS PRECRIBED.

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