# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220082840053` · 09/29/2008 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 14
- **Mine experience:** 25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Patriot Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Eastern Associated Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [4601456](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601456)
## Narrative

Employee was receiving SCSR expectations training using artificial smoke. Injured stated that while he was exiting the room he tripped on a chair causing pain in his lower back. Medical records have indicated that this is degenerative disc disease.

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