# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220081750044` · 05/30/2008 · Emerald Coal Resources LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 76
- **Mine experience:** 0.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Foundation Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Emerald Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605466](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605466)
## Narrative

He was carrying a tool bag, stepped on the end of the loading machine and slipped and fell against the loading machine. He continued to work at his regular duties, but continued to have pain. He eventually went to a physician and was given an MRI.The report shows a tear of the medial miniscus and degenerative changes. He was removed from work 6/14/08.

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