# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220113560011` · 10/14/2011 · Maple Coal Co., LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 78
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Walter Energy Incorporated
- **Operator:** Maple Coal Co., LLC
- **Mine:** [4604236](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4604236)
## Narrative

Employee was climbing down ladder of end loader when his boot became caught in the last step causing him to twist his right knee. Employee first visited doctor on 10/15/11 with follow up appointment of later dates. Due to continued discomfort has been taken off work effective 12/12/11 until he receives an MRI on knee by doctor at hospital in Beckley.

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