# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220063380044` · 10/13/2006 · Thomas Energy, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Drill operator
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Gerald D  Thomas
- **Operator:** Thomas Energy, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4407034](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4407034)
## Narrative

The EE stated he was starting to climb on the machine after finishing his pre-inspection and his foot slipped off of the bottom step and hit the ground, injuring his back. The accident was not reported till the end of the shift. This was a non-lost time accident until 11/27/06. The EE went for test because of back pain. Restricted duty as of 11/28/06

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