# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220052550099` · 08/29/2005 · Rivers Edge Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** LOOSE DIRT AND MUD
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 72
- **Mine experience:** 0.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Rivers Edge Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [4608890](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608890)
## Narrative

EE STATED HE WAS LIFTING FENCE GUARDS AND CARRYING THEM TO THE SCOOP BUCKET WHEN HE SLIPPED IN MUD AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE.  AS THE SHIFT CONTINUED, HIS KNEE BEGAN TO SWELL.

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