# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220070380001` · 02/05/2007 · RFI Energy Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 32 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ralph L  Wingrove
- **Operator:** RFI Energy Inc
- **Mine:** [3608763](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608763)
## Narrative

EE, blaster helper, was pulling a 4"" discharge hose, at Pit 548, over right shoulder to get the slack out of the hose & slipped on a rock.  His right knee twisted and made a crunch noise.  Was able to walk on knee but hurts.  There was snow on the ground.

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