# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220050820007` · 03/09/2005 · Appalachian Fuels LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 77
- **Mine experience:** 1.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John C  Smith Jr
- **Operator:** Appalachian Fuels LLC
- **Mine:** [4607537](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607537)
## Narrative

Employee had filled the hydraulic tank on the dozer and was dismounting when he slipped and fell.  His right foot was caught behind the pusharm and he fell backwards to the ground twisting his right knee.  Either strained knee or possibly torn ligament.  Still awaiting evaluation of xrays/scans by medical personnel.

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