# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220020980169` · 02/05/2002 · Performance Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Performance Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4608436](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608436)
## Narrative

EE HELPING PUT CRIB BLOCKS UNDER A FEEDER TO REPLACE CRAWLER LIFT JACK PIN. HE STOOD UP TO GO AROUND TO OTHER SIDE, TRIPPED OVER A CRIB. HE FELL STRIKING HIS RIGHT KNEE AGAINST A ROCK 1"" X 10"" . HE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 3-2-02 WHEN HE WENTTO CAMC FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE. DR. NOTICED KNEE & SUGGESTED SPECIALIST. HAS NOT SEEN SPECIALTIST, NO MEDICAL TREATMENT OR LOST TIME AS OF YET

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