# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220060860032` · 03/23/2006 · Clearlake Lava Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 55
- **Mine experience:** 1.92 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Beverly  Van Pelt; Donald  Van Pelt
- **Operator:** Clearlake Lava Inc
- **Mine:** [0401930](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0401930)
## Narrative

EE was climbing out of the loader. He stepped on the platform, spun around to grab ahold of handle, and missed the next step. In his hurry he fell and strained his left knee.

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