# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220031110052` · 04/14/2003 · Eagle Picher Filtration & Minerals Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.82 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Eagle-Picher Industries Inc
- **Operator:** Eagle Picher Filtration & Minerals Inc
- **Mine:** [3503236](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3503236)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO PLACE THE VENTILATION HOSE FROM THE HANGER TO THE HATCH ON THE BULK HOPPER CAR. AS HE TURNED HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, STRAINING HIS KN EE. RESTRICTED DUTY.

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