# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220021830019` · 06/19/2002 · Bandmill Coal, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** LADDERS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Bandmill Coal, LLC
- **Mine:** [4605086](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4605086)
## Narrative

WHILE STEPPING ON A STEP LADDER, APPROX. 4'OFF THE GROUND, THE INJURED HAD ONE FOOT ON THE LADDER AND ONE FOOT ON A HAND RAIL. IN CHANGING POSITIONS HE SHIFTED HIS WEIGHT FROM HIS RIGHT FOOT TO HIS LEFT CAUSING HIS LT. KNEE TO BUCKLE AND STRAINING HIS LT. KNEE.

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