# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220020360071` · 12/04/2001 · Elk Ridge Mining and Reclamation LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 15
- **Mine experience:** 8.3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Tri-State Generation & Transmission Assn Inc; Western Fuels Assoc Inc
- **Operator:** Elk Ridge Mining and Reclamation LLC
- **Mine:** [0500299](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0500299)
## Narrative

STEPPED OFF OF THE RUNNING BOARD OF THE FUEL TRUCK ONTO FROZEN, UNEVEN GROUND WITH HIS RIGHT FOOT. SLIPPED, STUMBLED AND TWISTED HIS RT. KNEEEE DID NOT LOOSE TIME. BECAME REPORTABLE ON FEB. 4TH, 2002. (NOT AS TOUGH AS HE THOUGHT.)

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