# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220062070037` · 07/11/2006 · Gatliff Coal Co., Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 8
- **Mine experience:** 14.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** TECO Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Gatliff Coal Co., Inc.
- **Mine:** [1518628](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518628)
## Narrative

Injured was changing engine on loader. Lost his balance and was unable to catch himself and fell onto the counter weight. He landed on his lower back and tailbone.

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