# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220072280029` · 08/06/2007 · Essroc Cement Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from ladders
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 28.9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Italcementi Spa
- **Operator:** Essroc Cement Corp
- **Mine:** [1200065](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1200065)
## Narrative

Employee fell while descending a stationary ladder.  It is estimated that he fell between 6-10 feet.  It appears that he hit his back on a guard for the nearby conveyor belt.  Employee stated that he was carrying tools while climbing down.  He felt a pop in his back and had immediate pain in his neck, left elbow and left shoulder.

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