# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220091600017` · 04/30/2009 · ICG East Kentucky LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 87
- **Mine experience:** 2.48 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** International Coal Group Inc (ICG)
- **Operator:** ICG East Kentucky LLC
- **Mine:** [1519070](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1519070)
## Narrative

Employee stepped in between the grader blade and tire to start up the ladder to the cab of grader. He twisted left knee and fell to the ground. He stated that he heard a popping noise and was unable to put any weight on or stand. He was transported to ER and X-ray showed nothing broke. He seen Family Dr. on May 1, 2009 and returned to work on May 4, 2009. LTA began on May 26, 2009.

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