# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220261320018` · 05/02/2026 · Thompson Creek Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.71 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Thompson Creek Metals Co USA
- **Operator:** Thompson Creek Mining Company
- **Mine:** [1000531](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1000531)
## Narrative

Employee was climbing down the steps of a blast hole drill, when the employees first foot touched the ground EE let go of the handholds with EE's hands, at this moment the other foot got caught on the last rung of the steps causing EE to fall backward onto the ground. The employee had soreness and stiffness in the lower right back.

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