# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220021750036` · 05/10/2002 · Better Materials Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to lower level, NEC
- **Occupation:** Barge/Boat/Dredge/Towbarge/Towboat/Leach operator, Riverman, Deck hand
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 25
- **Mine experience:** 0.67 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** USS Holdings Inc
- **Operator:** Better Materials Corp
- **Mine:** [2800545](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2800545)
## Narrative

WALKED BACK TO THE SPUD TO PUT SAND ON IT. STEPPED ON THE MAN HOLE COVER & IT GAVE WAY. EE FELL THROUGH & RIGHT KNEE HIT THE SIDE OF THE MAN HOLE.

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