# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220052300026` · 08/10/2005 · Highland Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
- **Activity:** Handling explosives
- **Injury source:** MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 215
- **Mine experience:** 0.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Highland Mining Company
- **Mine:** [4608693](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608693)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE FELL ON DRILL BENCH. HE STATED TO MANAGER THAT HE TRIPPED OVER HIS DOG THE NIGHT BEFORE AND TWISTED HIS KNEE CAUSING HIS LEG TO GIVE WAY RESULTING IN THE FALL. SAW DOCTOR, TREATED WITH MEDS AND GIVEN 2 WEEKS OFF. I REQUEST A REVIEW PRIOR TO REPORTING ON THIS INCIDENT

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