# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220092390026` · 08/15/2009 · Nestle Purina PetCare Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from ladders
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 215
- **Mine experience:** 2.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Nestle S A
- **Operator:** Nestle Purina PetCare Company
- **Mine:** [0402638](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0402638)
## Narrative

While standing on a ladder (4 foot off ground) Employee stepped backwards and fell.  He was holding onto the ladder handrails but due to his size he could not support his weight.  Employee complained with knee pain.  Initially classified as First Aid Injury by Doctor's office.  Status changed to Recordable during follow up visit on 8-17-09, due to prescription medication.

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