# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220061360041` · 04/10/2006 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Coal dump operator
- **Activity:** Environmental tests or checks
- **Injury source:** STEPS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 24
- **Mine experience:** 11 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Eastern Associated Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [4601456](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601456)
## Narrative

Employee was firebossing the rotary dump. He was between levels 4 and 5. During his last step he slipped and grabbed the handrail to prevent a fall. He stated that he felt pain in his right knee. The steps were wet and muddy. Employee began missing work May 3, 2006.

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