# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220052340094` · 05/22/2005 · Emerald Coal Resources LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall down stairs
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** SCAFFOLDS,STAGING,ETC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 21
- **Mine experience:** 28 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Foundation Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Emerald Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605466](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605466)
## Narrative

HE WAS WALKING DOWN THE STEPS AT THE BACK SIDE OF THE HOIST HOUSE, HE TRIPPED ON A PATCH ON A BROKEN STEP AND FELL TO THE PLATFORM BELOW STRIKING HIS LEFT KNEE CAUSING SEVERE STRAIN. HE CONTINUED TO WORK HIS REGULAR JOB; HOWEVER HIS KNEE CONTINUED TO BOTHER HIM. HE EVENTUALLY WENT TO A DOCTOR AND WAS TAKEN OFF WORK ON 8/19/05 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*