# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220133440025` · 10/30/2013 · Westmoreland Absaloka Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Westmoreland Coal Company
- **Operator:** Westmoreland Absaloka Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [2400910](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2400910)
## Narrative

Employee stepped backwards off bottom rung of 3' stepladder injuring right knee. Event was not reported for 5 days and there were no witnesses. Medical evaluation was strain to knee. Report was given to Montana State fund and on 12/06/2013 Montana state fund determined it was a work related injury

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