# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220031390035` · 04/14/2003 · American Mining & Manufacturing Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** LOOSE DIRT AND MUD
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 18
- **Mine experience:** 0.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Timothy P  Smith
- **Operator:** American Mining & Manufacturing Corp
- **Mine:** [1518567](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518567)
## Narrative

EE WAS INSTALLING FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM ON OUTSIDE BELT DRIVE TO CLEAR UP MSHA VIOLATION. HE STEPPED IN MUD AND HIS RIGHT FOOT BECAME STUCK IN THE MUD. HE SAID HE TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE WHEN HE TRIED TO PULL IT OUT.

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