# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220073460015` · 10/14/2007 · Peabody Powder River Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
- **Activity:** Handling explosives
- **Injury source:** LOOSE DIRT AND MUD
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 36
- **Mine experience:** 2.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Powder River Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [4801353](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801353)
## Narrative

On 14 Oct. 2007 individual was priming blast holes when he slipped in the mud on his right knee.  Individual was seen by a doctor on 25 Oct and was informed that he could continue to perform his regular job duties and was scheduled for a diagnostic exam on 4 Dec.  On 4 Dec. he was diagnosed with multiple tears on his meniscus & restricted from work until follow-up exam.

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