# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220172160016` · 07/26/2017 · Blue Creek Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Stopping builder, Ventilation man, Mason man, Overcast
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 45
- **Mine experience:** 0.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Blackhawk Mining LLC
- **Operator:** Blue Creek Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [4609297](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609297)
## Narrative

Employee stated ee was going to load supplies onto the scoop on the 4 Mains section. In the process of walking toward the scoop the employee slipped on a roof strap which was on the ground. This caused the employee to lose balance, fall to the ground, and twist back.

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