# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220041770005` · 03/09/2004 · Wolf Run Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from ladders
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** UNDERGROUND,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 45
- **Mine experience:** 28 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Anker Group Inc
- **Operator:** Wolf Run Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [4604168](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4604168)
## Narrative

The injured was climbing down the short ladder in the elevator and closing the access hatch above him when his foot became caught on the bottom ladder rung causing him to fall approximately two feet to the elevator floor. NOTE:  THE INJURED DID NOT BEGIN MISSING WORK UNTIL 06/14/2004 WHEN HE HAD OTRHOSCOPTIC SURGERY ON THE KNEE

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