# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220262430033` · 08/20/2026 · Argos Puerto Rico Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall down stairs
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** STEPS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 4.71 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cementos Argos S A
- **Operator:** Argos Puerto Rico Corp
- **Mine:** [5400120](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/5400120)
## Narrative

Employee exited training room while conversing with another person and stepped backward down a two-step stairway. Employee failed to recognize the second step, lost balance, took several unsteady steps, and fell approximately 3 feet, landing in a seated position with back contacting a wall. Employee reported lower back pain and was referred for medical evaluation.

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