# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220111090033` · 04/09/2011 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 49
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Patriot Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Eastern Associated Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [4601456](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601456)
## Narrative

Inured employee was carrying planks along the 14 left section conveyor belt to assist in building bridges when  he slipped on a wet crib block and slipper. He fell to the ground and twisted his left knee causing a sprain. The employee was brought to the surface and transported to the hospital via EMS.

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