# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220140210048` · 01/03/2014 · Peabody Midwest Mining
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Rotary bucket excavator operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 117
- **Mine experience:** 3.85 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Midwest Mining
- **Mine:** [1202258](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202258)
## Narrative

The operator of the Hitachi EX700 excavator slipped while walking on the track.  He fell 43 inches to ground resulting in torn ligaments in his left knee.  His first shift missed was on 01/10/2014.

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