# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220152740023` · 07/14/2015 · McCoy Elkhorn Coal Co.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Assistant mine foreman, Assistant mine manager
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 12
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Opes Resources Inc
- **Operator:** McCoy Elkhorn Coal Co.
- **Mine:** [1518721](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518721)
## Narrative

EE was adjusting flow of caustic being applied to pond. A snake was in the path of the EE. EE turned to get away from snake and twisted his Knee. This accident did not become reportable until 9/23/2015 when EE started missing work.

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