# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220053180131` · 10/19/2005 · Jim Walter Resources Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 76
- **Mine experience:** 0.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Walter Energy Incorporated
- **Operator:** Jim Walter Resources Inc
- **Mine:** [0101247](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0101247)
## Narrative

THE INJURED WORKER SLIPPED ON AN OILY SURFACE WHERE HE WAS STANDING TO REPLACE THE LEAKING SEAL AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE. HE DID NOT REPORT THE INJURY FOR A FEW DAYS AS HE THOUGHT IT WAS A MINOR INJURY. AFTER DR VISIT & AND MRI IT WAS DETERMINED THAT SURGERY WOULD BE REQUIRED TO HIS KNEE. THIS WAS DETERMINED ON 11/3/05.

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