# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220063420011` · 12/05/2006 · Paramont Coal Company Virginia, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Paramont Coal Company Virginia, LLC
- **Mine:** [4406813](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406813)
## Narrative

Employee was in the process of performing service on a Caterpillar 992G loader.  He was walking around the side of the machine when he stepped on a small pile of dirt.  The dirt shifted causing him to slip and loose his footing.  In the process, he twisted his right knee.

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