# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220050260008` · 01/19/2005 · Hobet Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 277
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ashland Inc
- **Operator:** Hobet Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [4604670](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4604670)
## Narrative

Employee stepped in an open 8"" drill hole, fell backwards to the ground and his foot became stuck. His foot was quickly dislogded from the hole and he suffered strains/sprains to his right hip and lower back.

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