# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220152650033` · 06/23/2015 · Westmoreland Kemmerer, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Other, NEC
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 8
- **Mine experience:** 0.83 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Westmoreland Coal Company
- **Operator:** Westmoreland Kemmerer, LLC
- **Mine:** [4800086](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800086)
## Narrative

While rappelling during a Mine Rescue Training, the employees left knee twisted when they contacted the ground. The employee did not seek any medical attention for several weeks. The ACL was torn and required surgery on 9/16/15. Work activities were not restricted until that date.

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