# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220092220024` · 07/29/2009 · Big Ridge Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** MINE JEEP,KERSEY,JITNEY
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 123
- **Mine experience:** 4.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Big Ridge Inc
- **Mine:** [1103054](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1103054)
## Narrative

Employee was unloading a big bag of rockdust when the corner of the bag gave way causing the employee to fall backwards onto the scoop.  This caused a injury to the lower lumbar area.

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