# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220262520026` · 08/21/2026 · White Springs Ag Chems Inc dba Nutrien 
## 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:** Barge/Boat/Dredge/Towbarge/Towboat/Leach operator, Riverman, Deck hand
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** BLDG,STRUCT,BOAT,RAFT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.71 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Nutrien LTD
- **Operator:** White Springs Ag Chems Inc dba Nutrien 
- **Mine:** [0800798](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0800798)
## Narrative

During a nighttime anchor move, the employee missed a step and fell on the excavator barge deck. Humidity and mud spots were present; slip-resistant boots were worn. Employee landed on the gluteal area and noted mild left lower-back discomfort that progressively worsened, affecting bending, lifting, sitting, standing, and stretching. Reported late on 9/2/26 following rotation.

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