# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220002090001` · 04/12/2000 · Neshannock Sand & Gravel, Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Backhoe operator, Trackhoe operator, Crane operator
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 38
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Blaine E  Forbes
- **Operator:** Neshannock Sand & Gravel, Inc
- **Mine:** [3606961](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3606961)
## Narrative

WHILE OPERATING THE EXCAVATOR, HE STOPPED THE MACHINE TO GET OUT AND CHECK HIS WORK. WHEN HE STEPPED DOWN TO THE GROUND, HE TWISTED HIS KNEE.

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