# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220092570020` · 09/09/2009 · Headwaters Resources Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Kirk A  Benson
- **Operator:** Headwaters Resources Inc
- **Mine:** [1103210](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1103210)
## Narrative

Associate was performing normal refueling duties on mobile equipment.  As he stepped up on a piece of equipment, he aggravated an old disc injury from the military and is unable to work today.  He has gone to see the Veterans Administration doctor who is overseeing his previous injury and will report back on the required treatment.

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