# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220021160021` · 04/14/2002 · Paramont Coal Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 28
- **Mine experience:** 1.88 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Pittston Company
- **Operator:** Paramont Coal Corporation
- **Mine:** [4406985](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406985)
## Narrative

EE HAD INSTALLED A ROOF BOLT & WAS STARTING TO GET OUT FROM UNDER THE CANOPY. HE WAS ON HIS TOES & AS HE WAS TURNING AROUND HE FELT A POP IN HIS RIGHT KNEE & FELT PAIN. ON 4/17/02 THE EE HAD S URGERY TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.

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