# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220123060019` · 10/22/2012 · Greer Limestone Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall down stairs
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** STEPS
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 1.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Greer Industries Inc
- **Operator:** Greer Limestone Company
- **Mine:** [4600016](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4600016)
## Narrative

Worker was working in a group of 3 individuals using a vaccum truck to remove debris from around a conveyor belt on an elevated platform. As he was pulling the 4 inches of hose, slipped backwards falling down 3 stairs striking his tailbone. The injured worker indicated he was not paying attention to his surroundings.

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