# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220150550008` · 02/19/2015 · Calportland
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 13
- **Mine experience:** 7.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Taiheiyo Cement Corp
- **Operator:** Calportland
- **Mine:** [0400036](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400036)
## Narrative

EE was exiting the cab of the 50 ton water truck utilizing the manufacturer's ladder and lost his footing. The EE was more than half way down the ladder and fell approximately 4'. When the EE landed he landed on his feet but dropped to his knees. The EE felt pain in his left knee. He was examined on the 21st and taken of work due to the swelling in his knee.

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