# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220173060011` · 10/30/2017 · The Coteau Properties Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Welder (non-shop)
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** STAIRS,STEPS-OUTSIDE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 7.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** NACCO Industries Inc
- **Operator:** The Coteau Properties Company
- **Mine:** [3200595](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3200595)
## Narrative

A miner was carrying an aluminum beam assisting with a coal handling facility repair. The miners foot slipped off the bottom step of a staircase which resulted in the employee catching balance, causing mild compression fractures to vertebrae in the back.  The miner returned to work with no restrictions.

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