# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220060270012` · 01/12/2006 · Noranda Alumina LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 33.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Noranda Aluminum Company
- **Operator:** Noranda Alumina LLC
- **Mine:** [1600352](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1600352)
## Narrative

EE was standing on a process line to access a valve & close it. After closing the valve & preparing to leave the area, the ee slipped & fell, hitting his back against the flange of a 3"" discharge line. He returned to his office where the pain in his lower back became intolerable.  EE was examined at St James hospital where he was treated for a back strain/contusion & released.

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