# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220091460047` · 05/04/2009 · Rum Creek Coal Sales
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Drill operator
- **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:** 251
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Rum Creek Coal Sales
- **Mine:** [4609089](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609089)
## Narrative

Employee was attempting to mount an Ingersol DML drill by using the cab-side steps. While climbing the steps, his foot slipped causing him to fall to the ground landing on his feet. The impact caused pain in his lower back.

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