# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220052310044` · 04/11/2005 · Emerald Coal Resources LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** NARO G RAIL CR,MTR-UG EQP
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 25
- **Mine experience:** 15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Foundation Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Emerald Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605466](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605466)
## Narrative

CLIMBING OUT OF THE KITCHEN ON A HAULAGE MOTOR WHEN HIS FOOT CAUGHT INSIDE THE MOTOR. HE TRIPPED AND FELL STRIKING HIS KNEE AND SHOULDER AGAINST THE MOTOR FRAME CAUSING A CONTUSION AND SWELLING TO HIS LEFT KNEE AND LEFT SHOULDER. HE CONTINUED TO WORK ON HIS REGULAR JOB. HE EVENTUALLY WENT TO A DOCTOR & WAS TAKEN OFF WORK ON 8/16/05 FOR AN OPERATION ON HIS LEFT KNEE.

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