# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220002580054` · 08/30/2000 · Vigo Coal Company, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 40
- **Mine experience:** 3.26 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vigo Coal Company Incorporated
- **Operator:** Vigo Coal Company, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1202178](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202178)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS STEAMING OFF THE CONCRETE FLOOR OF THE OIL CONTAINMENT AREA. HE APPARENTLY SLIPPED BUT DID NOT FALL ON THE SLICK SURFACE AND STRAINED HIS RIGHT KNEE. X-RAYS WERE NEGATIVE. THE EMP LOYEE HAS HAD SURGERY ON THE RIGHT KNEE FOR AN UNRELATED WORK INJURY.

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