# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220082800045` · 09/29/2008 · Mettiki Coal WV, LLC 
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 1.65 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alliance Resource Partners LP
- **Operator:** Mettiki Coal WV, LLC 
- **Mine:** [4609028](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609028)
## Narrative

While getting out of the service vehicle his foot slipped off a metal bar located on the floor in front of the seat. When he fell backwards his left foot was under the seat twisting the knee causing the injury. The metal bar had been removed from the service vehicle floor and expanded metal has been installed on the floor to provide traction for sure footing.

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