# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220023540017` · 12/09/2002 · Covia Solutions Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Backhoe operator, Trackhoe operator, Crane operator
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 14.67 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S C R-Sibelco Nv
- **Operator:** Covia Solutions Inc.
- **Mine:** [1101579](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1101579)
## Narrative

OPERATOR WAS EXITING DOZER CAB FOR LUNCH BREAK, AS HE WAS STEPPING OUT OF CAB HIS LOOP ON SIDE OF COVERALLS CAUGHT ON DOOR HANDLE. THE JERKING MOTION CAUSED HIM TO LOSE HIS BALANCE AND SLID FROM DOZER TRACKS, HIS RIGHT KNEE STRUCK THE STEEL GROUZER ON TRACKS.

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