# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220141710053` · 06/11/2014 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Utility man, Shift tech, Service/Dump truck operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 66
- **Mine experience:** 0.65 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Patriot Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Eastern Associated Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [4605295](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4605295)
## Narrative

Employee stated that he and another employee were carrying a 34"" x 34"" piece of sheet metal up the belt catwalk. The employees foot slipped causing him to fall against the hand rail resulting in a back sprain.

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