# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220191120009` · 04/18/2019 · PCS Phosphate Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Refuse truck driver, Backfill truck driver, Stock pile truck driver
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 298
- **Mine experience:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Nutrien LTD
- **Operator:** PCS Phosphate Company Inc
- **Mine:** [3100212](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3100212)
## Narrative

Mine Refuse Attendant climbed the steps of a Volvo A40G haul truck to observe the material in the bed for a dump location. While descending the steps, the attendant lost footing on a step approximately 38 inches tall and fell to the ground. The ground consisted of compacted reject material. 

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