# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220003210018` · 11/03/2000 · Vandalia Resources Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall down stairs
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** STEPS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Pittston Company
- **Operator:** Vandalia Resources Inc
- **Mine:** [4607934](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607934)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS COMING DOWN STEPS AND STUMBLED CAUSING A LEFT KNEE SPRAIN. ON 11-8 HE SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION TO HAVE FLUID DRAINED FROM HIS KNEE. HE WORKS A 4 ON 4 OFF SCHEDULE AND IS NOT MISSI NG ANY WORK. HE WENT TO THE DOCTOR ON HIS OFF CYCLE.

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