# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220090260055` · 12/01/2008 · Bandmill Coal, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 55
- **Mine experience:** 0.29 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Bandmill Coal, LLC
- **Mine:** [4608263](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608263)
## Narrative

EE was attempting to mount a rock truck. Upon climbing the steps onto the bumper, EE lost his footing and fell from the truck, landing on the ground. He continued to work until he was seen by a specialist on 12/15/08 that referred him for an MRI for diagnostic care. On 1/5/09, EE was taken off work by the specialist and prescribed therapy for his condition.

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