# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220150830015` · 03/12/2015 · Gateway Eagle Coal Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Outside foreman, Leadman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.92 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Patriot Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Gateway Eagle Coal Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4608637](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608637)
## Narrative

Employee stated that he was replacing impact rollers on the tail of the stacker belt when the incident occurred. He was using a slate bar to pry the belt structure into place and the bar slipped, causing him to lose his balance and fall to the ground. This resulted in a left knee and shoulder strain.

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