# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220031600060` · 04/17/2003 · Emerald Coal Resources LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Examiner, Fire boss, Pre-shift examiner, Mine examiner
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 41
- **Mine experience:** 12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rag Aktiengesellschaft
- **Operator:** Emerald Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605466](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605466)
## Narrative

WHILE PRE-SHIFTING A BELT LINE HE STEPPED ON A ROCK DUST BAG THAT WAS BEING USED AS A BRIDGE FOR A WET AREA & SLIPPED TWISTING HIS LEFT KNEE. HE WORKED UNTIL MAY 27, 2003 WHEN HE WENT OFF WORK FOR SURGERY.

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