# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220100470012` · 02/12/2010 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 347
- **Mine experience:** 16 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Patriot Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Eastern Associated Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [4603135](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4603135)
## Narrative

Stepped off concrete pad at MCC building onto snow and ice. Ankle gave way on snow and ice.  EE fell onto ground and felt a strain/pain in his lower back.

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