# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220162040024` · 07/12/2016 · Pete Lien & Sons Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Dryer operator, Kiln operator,  Dry plant operator,  Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 7.94 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Pete Lien & Sons Inc
- **Operator:** Pete Lien & Sons Inc
- **Mine:** [3900020](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3900020)
## Narrative

EE was closing a gate valve on a material chute, as ee stepped down ee lost 3 points of contact when hand slipped causing ee to fall approx. 18"" onto the steel grating on the plant walkway.  EE was treated by a physician for back bruising and placed on restricted duty - prescribed medication for pain. 

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