# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220113480037` · 12/05/2011 · Blackhawk Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 0.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Thomas A  Potter; John M  Potter
- **Operator:** Blackhawk Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1519588](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1519588)
## Narrative

Fueler was attempting to dismount a Komatsu 300 excavator when he lost his footing and fell approx. 24"" to the ground landing on his back.  He was transported to the hospital and released with bruising.

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