# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220053040017` · 10/21/2005 · Bridger Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Mechanic helper
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 34
- **Mine experience:** 20.13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company; IDACORP
- **Operator:** Bridger Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4800677](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800677)
## Narrative

The employee was walking on the deck of a lowboy trailer when he slipped off the edge and fell to the ground.  He landed with his left leg under his body.  Upon medical evaluation, it was determined that he had strained his left knee.  This accident has resulted in a restrictive duty occurrence.

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