# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220062830048` · 10/02/2006 · Wilder Construction Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Barge/Boat/Dredge/Towbarge/Towboat/Leach operator, Riverman, Deck hand
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 7.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Donald M  March
- **Operator:** Wilder Construction Company
- **Mine:** [5001282](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5001282)
## Narrative

Miner was positioning a tie-down chain on a floating conveyor.  While using his foot to hold the chain in position on the deck as he wrapped the chain around a cleat, the chain slipped under his foot causing him to twist and strain his back.

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