# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220233030001` · 07/31/2023 · Welch Bros., Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Mine manager, Mine foreman, Mine owner
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** BLDG,STRUCT,BOAT,RAFT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 49
- **Mine experience:** 20.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** David  Welch
- **Operator:** Welch Bros., Inc
- **Mine:** [1103159](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1103159)
## Narrative

EE was on the row boat and pulled up to get on the dredge. After the boat was tied up to the dredge, EE stepped on the boat sent to gain access to the dredge. As EE was swinging leg up out of the boat onto the dredge, EE's planted foot slipped due to the choppy water conditions. This caused a ruptured disc.

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