# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220082940006` · 10/14/2008 · Hecla Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Drill face, Rib, Side, Down
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hecla Mining Company
- **Operator:** Hecla Limited
- **Mine:** [1000088](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1000088)
## Narrative

The miner was in the process of finishing drilling a hole in the back. As he pulled the drill steel out of the hole, it hung up. The miner pulled on the jackleg, lost his balance and fell, striking his right knee on a rock. The impact caused his knee to immediately swell up.

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