# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220082280031` · 08/08/2008 · Harris Construction Co Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 6.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Mason K  Harris
- **Operator:** Harris Construction Co Inc
- **Mine:** [2700056](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2700056)
## Narrative

EE was observing plant operators attempting to dislodge rock from jaw. Offered to help pulling jaw drive belts. Went under handrailing to step down to drive level from observation level. Let go of 3 pt. hold before securely on surface. Misjudged last step, fell backwards, landed on I-beam with his back, knocked the wind out of him. History of back problems, 1 day restricted duty.

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