# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220020660001` · 02/25/2002 · Peak Lime, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 30
- **Mine experience:** 8.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Michael R Boyce
- **Operator:** Peak Lime, Inc.
- **Mine:** [0103227](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0103227)
## Narrative

EE WAS CARRYING AIR HOSES DOWN A SHORT FLIGHT OFSTAIRS (3-STEPS) FROM THE PREHEATER TOWER WHEN HE MISSED THE LAST STEP. HE FELL TO HIS LEFT ANDTWISTED HIS LT. KNEE. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A TORN ACL AND MENISCAL TEAR AND WAS OPERATED ON MARCH 1, 2002, TO REPAIR THE DAMAGE.

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