# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220053460026` · 12/06/2005 · Coos Bay Timber Operators Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Driller, Highwall operator, Highwall drill operator
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 17
- **Mine experience:** 12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** David G  Gould; Donna L  Gould
- **Operator:** Coos Bay Timber Operators Inc
- **Mine:** [3501019](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3501019)
## Narrative

Employee had gotten into pickup bed to remove dewatering hoses to prepare for a shoot. The morning was cold/frosty and he was taking extra caution as he climbed out using the bumper as a step. Both feet were on the bumper, with one hand on tailgate. His right foot slipped, causing him to fall to the ground with right knee bent to side.

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