# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220253450010` · 10/28/2025 · Northwestern Stone LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Miner, Prospector, NEC
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 71
- **Mine experience:** 9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Michael  Bakken; Richard  Bakken
- **Operator:** Northwestern Stone LLC
- **Mine:** [4703397](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4703397)
## Narrative

Operator had just finished fueling the backhoe they were operating. They were climbing down off the tracks using the steps provided. A foot slipped, causing them to fall back and land squarely on their butt.

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