# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220151400029` · 05/18/2015 · Bowie Refined Coal, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 0.92 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Steve  Rickmeier
- **Operator:** Bowie Refined Coal, LLC
- **Mine:** [1500365](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1500365)
## Narrative

The employee was instructed to grease the belt lines at the prep plant.  While greasing the lines, the employee slipped.  He was able to catch himself before falling but twisted his back while doing so.

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