# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220042600050` · 09/08/2004 · Black Hills Lignite A Limited Liability Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Dryer operator, Kiln operator,  Dry plant operator,  Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 1.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Thomas A  Thorson
- **Operator:** Black Hills Lignite A Limited Liability Co
- **Mine:** [4801475](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801475)
## Narrative

Employee exited loader, failed to use the bottom step and heard and felt a loud pop in right knee. This caused him to fall down and to do some limping for awhile. A visit to the doctor the next day indicated he compressed the cartilage.

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