# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220192770004` · 09/26/2019 · Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Idle
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 15
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc.
- **Mine:** [0402848](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0402848)
## Narrative

I.W. sat down on the Rippers of the Case Loader during EE's conversation with another emp. The loader rippers hydraulic pressure was suddenly released and the rippers dropped to the floor while the I.W. was sitting on them. This caused the I.W. to fall backwards into the scraper box. The I.W.'s lower back hit against the scraper box resulting in fracture to the L1 & L2 vertebrae. 

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