# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220030840069` · 12/20/2002 · Capitol Cement Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** LOOSE DIRT AND MUD
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 35
- **Mine experience:** 36.4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Italcementi Spa
- **Operator:** Capitol Cement Corp
- **Mine:** [4600007](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4600007)
## Narrative

INJURED WAS TAKING DOWN SAFETY CABLE BARRICADES SO THAT HE COULD USE A SKIDSTEER LOADER TO REMOVE STONE SPILLAGE ACCUMULATION UNDER SECONDARY CRUSHING PLANT. WHILE PULLING SAFETY CABLE BARRICA DES, INJURED SLIPPED IN MUD AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE. HE HAD SURGERY ON HIS KNEE ON 3/10/03.

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