# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220040420006` · 01/29/2004 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Backhoe operator, Trackhoe operator, Crane operator
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 17
- **Mine experience:** 3.71 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Eastern Associated Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [4606448](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4606448)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS DISMOUNTING THE 966 LOADER HE INTENDED TO STEP OVER TO THE BANK, HE MISSED THE STEP ON THE BANK. HE GRABBED THE HAND RAIL WITH HIS RIGHT HAND, HE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS NECK. HE SAID HE FELT A BURNING SENSATION IN HIS NECK AFTER A FEW MINUTES.

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