# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220030700004` · 02/27/2003 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** STEPS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 88
- **Mine experience:** 6.42 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [1202174](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202174)
## Narrative

ON 2/27/03, INJURED WAS CLIMBING STEPS LEADING TO THE REFUGE BELT AND HIS RT. KNEE POPPED. HE WAS TAKEN TO E.R. WHERE HIS KNEE WAS X-RAYED AND THE RESULTS WERE NEG. HE WAS GIVEN CRUTCHES & A KNEE BRACE TO WEAR. ON 2/28/03, HE WAS SENT TO C.F.O.H. & EXAMINED BY ANOTHER DR. & DIAGNOSED W/ A MEDIAL MENISCUS TEAR & REFERRED TO AN ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON. SURGEON EXAMINED & ORDERED M.R.I.

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