# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220090620006` · 02/20/2009 · Franklin Industries Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lhoist Group
- **Operator:** Franklin Industries Incorporated
- **Mine:** [4101786](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4101786)
## Narrative

Employee was dismounting from the RB V20 Excavator (long hoe) after completing maintenance repairs.  The employee stepped onto the lower step of the equipment and his foot slipped due to the mud build up on the equipment step.  The slip caused the employee to fall and land awkwardly, injuring his right leg (knee).

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