# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220053460057` · 10/22/2005 · Martin Marietta Materials
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Barge/Boat/Dredge/Towbarge/Towboat/Leach operator, Riverman, Deck hand
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 14 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Martin Marietta Materials Inc
- **Operator:** Martin Marietta Materials
- **Mine:** [1300718](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1300718)
## Narrative

EE was using a 3/4"" ratchet drive to tighten flange bolts on dredge shell. EE attempted to put all his weight on handle by picking his feet up off the ground. The drive gears slipped causing EE to fall to the ground in a tucked position. Initial complaint was foot pain and over the next few days and weeks his back began to hurt.

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