# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220102630020` · 09/13/2010 · Ed Coal Inc
## 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:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Everett Gordon Justice
- **Operator:** Ed Coal Inc
- **Mine:** [4609285](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609285)
## Narrative

Employee was attempting to start welder on back of service truck.  Employee fell while attempting to step onto bumper.  Employee caught himself with his right arm and hurt his right hand.

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