# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220120480001` · 05/04/2011 · Solar Sources Mining 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:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 288
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Felson  Bowman
- **Operator:** Solar Sources Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1202372](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202372)
## Narrative

EE was operating unit #1882 backhoe, EE stepped off the machine when he was getting off the backhoe his foot slipped off of the step and he twisted his knee. At that time the EE refused medical treatment and cont. to work. His knee began to hurt him more and he wert to doctor and has continued to work. Will have surgery on 2/6/12 and will be off 4 to 6 weeks.

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