# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220002030010` · 07/11/2000 · Alpha Coal West, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from ladders
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 8
- **Mine experience:** 4.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rag Aktiengesellschaft
- **Operator:** Alpha Coal West, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4800732](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4800732)
## Narrative

AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING THE LEFT FILTER BOX FROM A CAT 793 OFF HIGHWAY TRUCK. AS HE WAS PULLING THE PIPING TO THE BOX HE SLIPPED OFF THE LADDER HE WAS STANDING ON. IN THE PROCESS OF REGAINING BALANCE HE TWISTED INTO POSITION, STRAINING THE MUSCLES IN HIS LOWER BACK.

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