# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220071300021` · 04/30/2007 · C & H Mining Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Drill operator
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 37
- **Mine experience:** 1.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert J  Reed Sr
- **Operator:** C & H Mining Company Inc
- **Mine:** [0102354](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0102354)
## Narrative

Employee had finished shift, parked drill and was climbing down from machine. When he stepped on ground and released grip on ladder, he twisted right leg.  Employee did not insure proper footing before releasing grip on ladder.

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