# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220042650005` · 03/11/2004 · Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 55
- **Mine experience:** 13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Westmoreland Coal Company
- **Operator:** Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [2401747](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2401747)
## Narrative

Employee was walking in the pit when he stepped on a berm of coal.  The coal slipped out from under his right foot and he tried to catch himself with his left leg.  This action caused his left knee to ""Snap"".  The employee has been working since the accident, however the pain continued, and the employee missed his first shift because of surgery on 09/16/2004.

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