# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220140620043` · 02/27/2014 · KaMin LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** IMin Partners
- **Operator:** KaMin LLC
- **Mine:** [0900143](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900143)
## Narrative

After backing a set of rail cars in on track #5, an employee was dismounting steps on the rail car when his foot slipped, causing him to have to catch himself to prevent falling.  In the act of catching himself while holding onto the handrail, the employee felt a sharp pain in his lower back.

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