# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220101540037` · 04/30/2010 · Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** HGHWY ORE CARIER,LRGE TRK
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 188
- **Mine experience:** 22 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Westmoreland Coal Company
- **Operator:** Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [2401747](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2401747)
## Narrative

Employee slipped while stepping to another level working on a coal hauler. He finished the shift and did not file a report until  May 3, 2010 when he claimed a ruptured disc in his back.  Workers Compensation investigated the claim suspecting a non-work related injury. On 6/1/2010 it was determined  the injury was a result of the slip and twist of his back on 4/30/2010 at work.

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