# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220001580018` · 05/18/2000 · Old Ben Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from ladders
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 51
- **Mine experience:** 29.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Old Ben Coal Company
- **Mine:** [1102546](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1102546)
## Narrative

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 4TH FLOOR OF THE PREP PLANT CHANGING OUT 14"" RETURN LINE OFF THE HYDRO CYCLONES. THEY WERE USING AN 8' FIBERGLASS LADDER TO REACH CERTAIN PARTS OF THE JOB. EE WAS ON THE LADDER AND STARTED DOWN WHEN HE FELT HIS RIGHT KNEE TWIST.

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