# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220011830026` · 06/18/2001 · Dicaperl Minerals LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from ladders
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** FIXED LADDERS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 7
- **Mine experience:** 15.48 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Dicalite Management Group LLC
- **Operator:** Dicaperl Minerals LLC
- **Mine:** [2901433](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2901433)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACING SIMPLICITY SCREEN ON SCREEN DECK. IN REMOVING DUST COVERS FROM SCREEN, EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON SECOND RUNG OF LADDER CAUSING HIS KNEE TO EXTEND.

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