# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220021650023` · 06/01/2002 · Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Move power cable
- **Injury source:** BELTS (NOT CONVEYOR)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 97
- **Mine experience:** 21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3301159](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301159)
## Narrative

EE WAS HELPING OTHER WORKMEN ROLL OVER A PILE OF HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE ON A LONGWALL RECOVERY SECTION. HE STEPPED ON A PIECE OF BELT STRUCTURE THAT WAS LYING ON THE MINE FLOOR & FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT KNEE. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE OR IMPAIRMENT TO MINING EQUIPMENT OR TO THE OPERATION. EE WAS NOT AWARE THAT THE BELT STRUCTURE WAS IN HIS WALKWAY. NO OTHER FACTORS WERE INVOLVED.

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