# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220042030048` · 06/17/2004 · —
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 21.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** —
- **Operator:** —
- **Mine:** [4101900](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4101900)
## Narrative

THE LADDER BETWEEN DRAG MOTOR WAS UNBOLTED TO REPAIR DRUM BEARING. EE WAS ON PLATFORM ABOVE 4' LADDER AND STARTED TO STEP DOWN WHEN IT FELL BACKWARDS CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO HIT ON THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS BODY WHEN HE FELL.

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