# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220133440011` · 12/09/2013 · The National Lime and Stone Company
## 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:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 140
- **Mine experience:** 7 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** National Lime & Stone Co.
- **Operator:** The National Lime and Stone Company
- **Mine:** [3300125](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3300125)
## Narrative

Mechanic was trying to secure a tarp on an excavator. The wind was whipping and he lost his balance and fell on the ground. He landed on a previously injured knee (right). It was reported to the company immediately. Safety staff picked him up to be seen by a doctor. It was diagnosed as a fractured patella. He will see a specialist on Thursday at 9:15 a.m.

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