# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220112300051` · 08/11/2011 · Farrell-Cooper Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Driller, Highwall operator, Highwall drill operator
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.27 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** William J  Cooper
- **Operator:** Farrell-Cooper Mining Company
- **Mine:** [3402076](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3402076)
## Narrative

While dismounting from highwall drill, the injured' s foot slipped on the steps, he fell to the ground and strained his lower back area. Doctor prescribed a muscle relaxer. No other medical and no lost time.

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