# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220123550024` · 12/03/2012 · Robindale Energy Services, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 17.96 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robindale Energy Services Inc
- **Operator:** Robindale Energy Services, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3600840](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600840)
## Narrative

Employee lost footing while climbing up onto excavator to start the machine at the beginning of the shift. Site was wet and muddy. Employee twisted back when he slipped. This caused pain in lower back. Employee continued to work and did not have medical attention until 12/14/12. Doctor reported strained muscle. Employee did not miss any scheduled work.

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