# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220083370035` · 11/24/2008 · GS II/Bird/CertainTeed
## 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:** Spot rail cars, Trip riding
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 110
- **Mine experience:** 11.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Saint-Gobain
- **Operator:** GS II/Bird/CertainTeed
- **Mine:** [2301372](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2301372)
## Narrative

EE attempting to step down from Ballast Loading Dock to track level(approx. 26"" verticle drop in elevation). Lost footing causing him to fall backward. Attempted to brace fall by extending right arm/hand to contact ground on loading dock. When hand contacted ground, EE felt pain in right arm. Completed shift. Saw DR. 11-25-08. Rx prescribed, X-ray & MRI ordered. Restricted Duty

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