# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220121020033` · 02/24/2012 · Homer City Coal Processing Corporation
## 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:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 12
- **Mine experience:** 33.79 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CLI International Enterprises Corp
- **Operator:** Homer City Coal Processing Corporation
- **Mine:** [3606475](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3606475)
## Narrative

EE was climbing down off of a coal screen. He extended his legs over side and was unable to reach floor. His feet were approx.6"" from touching. He let himself drop the 6"". His left leg touched first. When this occurred he felt a sharp pain and a pop in his left knee. He stated there was no slip/trip hazard. An examination by a physician found he had a medial meniscus tear.

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