# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220083020011` · 10/23/2008 · Argos Puerto Rico Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 32 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Italcementi Spa
- **Operator:** Argos Puerto Rico Corp
- **Mine:** [5400120](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5400120)
## Narrative

Employee was preparing area and materials to start working on the big bags packing site. He proceeds to receive a pallet of empty bags, once on location he proceeds to remove the wrapping ropes around the pallet. One of the strings got jammed so he pulled it out with force, the string got loose, the employee lost his balance and felt backward landing on his back.

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