# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220110670032` · 02/16/2011 · RES 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:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 342
- **Mine experience:** 2.81 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robindale Energy Services Inc
- **Operator:** RES Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [3609603](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3609603)
## Narrative

While performing an equipment pre-check, the equipment operator slipped and fell onto his back side in a small puddle of water.  He worked until March 1, 2011 when he sought medical attention for pain of the lower back.  MRI shows possible slipped disc (L5) in his back.

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