# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220100130019` · 08/04/2009 · Martin County Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from ladders
- **Occupation:** Superintendent
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 230
- **Mine experience:** 20 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Martin County Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [1505106](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1505106)
## Narrative

Employee was inspecting bearing on crusher.  When getting down from crusher, the ladder fell approx 4 feet, landing against plant wall.  Employee saw doctor, but continued to work.  M.D. referred him to Neuro.  Last day worked 12-30-09.

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