# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220122150037` · 06/18/2012 · El Segundo Coal Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 31
- **Mine experience:** 0.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** El Segundo Coal Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [2902257](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2902257)
## Narrative

IE was boarding P&H 4100 Shovel, IE tripped on step causing IE to strike knee on upper step.  IE was transported to Cibola General Hospital.  X-rays were negative and the IE was released to work.  He was seen by Orthopedic specialist and scheduled for an MRI.  IE had surgery on 07/31/2012 to repair a torn meniscus.

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