# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220060750003` · 03/04/2006 · Washington Group International, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Washington Group International Inc
- **Operator:** Washington Group International, Inc.
- **Mine:** [2400910](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2400910)
## Narrative

Employee alleges he slipped and wrenched his lower back when dismounting a blade. He had soreness in his lower back. The first shift missed was on 3-9-06. The employee has a past history (pre-existing condition) of serve degenerative disc disease. Recorded under #23 - 26 & 29 Occupational Illness - pre-existing condition. WGI disputes this as a work related injury.

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