# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220170820014` · 02/07/2017 · Wedron Silica LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Silo operator, Bin puller, Truck loader
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** SAND,GRAVEL,SHELL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 10.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Fairmount Santrol
- **Operator:** Wedron Silica LLC
- **Mine:** [1101578](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1101578)
## Narrative

This incident was initially reported as first aid. It became reportable on 3/20/2017 when physical therapy was prescribed. Employee was walking to retrieve a sample when they stepped over a pile of sand. Employee's foot sank in the sand causing them to slip and twist their back, this event aggravated a pre-existing injury.

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