# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220093350016` · 11/17/2009 · Sidney Coal Company, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Pumper
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 158
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Sidney Coal Company, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1518950](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518950)
## Narrative

EE was climbing up the ladder at the back of Hydroseeder.  The bottom ladder section swung up under the bumper causing EE to lose his footing and grip on the hand rail and fall landing on his back. He continued working until 11/23/2009.

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