# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220091260011` · 05/04/2009 · Sidney Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 65
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Sidney Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [1518381](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518381)
## Narrative

Shuttle car went down, operator exited car looking for troubleshooter.  Walking between #8 & #9 heading, step in rut, twist left knee.  Taken to E.R. for treatment, x-ray negative; Dr. told him stay off 2 days, if swelling does not go down he could see specialist if needed.

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