# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220050180090` · 01/05/2005 · Independence Coal Co Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 0.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Independence Coal Co Inc.
- **Mine:** [4608977](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608977)
## Narrative

Mechanic/ welder was putting crib blocks under a D11 dozer, he was on his knees while performing this task. When he went to move his knee popped.

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