# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220091100052` · 10/14/2008 · A & G Coal Corporation
## 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:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 14
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Jerry W  Wharton
- **Operator:** A & G Coal Corporation
- **Mine:** [4406544](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406544)
## Narrative

Employee was climbing down from a hauler. When he stepped onto the ground his foot landed on a can of oil, causing him to twist his knee. Did not seek medical until 10-21-08. Continued to work with no missed time until 4-9-09. He had surgery on his right knee.

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