# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220110800022` · 03/16/2011 · Marfork Coal Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** SCAFFOLDS,STAGING,ETC
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 196
- **Mine experience:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Marfork Coal Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4608374](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608374)
## Narrative

Member was standing on 1' x 2' platform raising flop gate at head of reclaim belt when he lost his footing and slipped on the platform. Rain and slick conditions caused member to slip off of the top step and bump his shin and knee. Member saw a doctor where he was told to remain off work for a few days due to excessive swelling on his knee and fluid building up around the area.

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