# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220043580032` · 10/06/2004 · Syar Industries Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 6.44 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James M  Syar
- **Operator:** Syar Industries Inc
- **Mine:** [0400726](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400726)
## Narrative

WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS EXITING THE MACHINE HIS LEFT FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE STEP. HIS LEFT LEG WENT BETWEEN THE DRILL & MACHINE. HIS MOMENTUM CAUSED HIS BODY WEIGHT TO SHIFT TO THE LEFT CAUSING PAIN IN HIS KNEE.

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