# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220161550017` · 06/01/2016 · The Harrison County Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Longwall operator, Chock operator, Shear operator, Plow operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 18
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** The Harrison County Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601318](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601318)
## Narrative

While assisting another employee carry a replacement ranging arm gear, the employee jarred back when they stepped in a hole in the mine floor. The accident occurred because the employee did not examine or observe the mine floor prior to or while carrying the gear and take any precautionary measures. The employee was properly trained and had on appropriate PPE.

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