# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220071410069` · 05/11/2007 · American Colloid Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 12.6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Amcol International Corp
- **Operator:** American Colloid Company
- **Mine:** [4800594](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800594)
## Narrative

While stepping off working platform at coal pulverizing feeder, EE missed top rung with foot sudden drop and catching himself from falling-jarred lower back. He missed 2 days of work and sought chiropractic care thus constituting MSHA reportability. MIssed 5/12 and 5/13, not scheduled 5/14, returned 5/15 w/o restrictions

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