# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220091560007` · 05/19/2009 · Progress Coal 
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.87 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Progress Coal 
- **Mine:** [4608645](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608645)
## Narrative

Employee was walking on job site with welding equipment in hand and fell on a loose rock.  When he fell, he hit his head & neck on a welded support on a service truck.  Initially medical evaluation came back negative and he was referred to a specialist.  On 6/2/2009 specialist prescribed physical therapy & meds making the injury reportable.

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