# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220070310013` · 01/23/2007 · Zemex Industrial Minerals
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Barge/Boat/Dredge/Towbarge/Towboat/Leach operator, Riverman, Deck hand
- **Activity:** Barge, Boat, Dredge
- **Injury source:** BLDG,STRUCT,BOAT,RAFT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 16.79 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cementos Pacasmayo SSA
- **Operator:** Zemex Industrial Minerals
- **Mine:** [0800111](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0800111)
## Narrative

Dredge operator stood up in the john boat, lost his balance, fell, and hit his lower back on the john boat.  Employee reported to management, appeared OK, & refused medical treatment.  On Jan. 28 employee reported pain.  On Jan. 29 employee was taken to a doctor.  Doctor issued ""no work"" restrictions until Feb. 5.  Although, employee is expected to return without restrictions.

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