# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220000870143` · 01/21/2000 · Emerald Coal Resources LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 46
- **Mine experience:** 16 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rag Aktiengesellschaft
- **Operator:** Emerald Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605466](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605466)
## Narrative

HAD PACKED LOCOMOTIVE AT SWITCH. AFTER HE STEPPED OFF LOCOMOTIVE HE TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE. HE WORKED UNTIL 3/2/00 WHEN HE WAS DISABLED PENDING SURGERY. HE HAD SURGERY ON 3/16/00.

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