# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220102850048` · 10/01/2010 · Marfork Coal Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 0.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Marfork Coal Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4609048](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609048)
## Narrative

Employee was in the process of replacing shield over the pump compartment on a shuttle car. He placed the shield on top of the frame of the shuttle car. The shield began to slide off, as he attempted to catch it he lost his balance and fell backwards on the ground holding the shield. He experienced soreness and tenderness in his groin, knees, and back.

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