# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220161090029` · 04/14/2016 · Country Side Sand & Gravel Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from ladders
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 192
- **Mine experience:** 26 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Daniel R Gernatt Jr
- **Operator:** Country Side Sand & Gravel Inc
- **Mine:** [3000845](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3000845)
## Narrative

Employee was welding while standing on a ladder. The ladder was not secured properly and slipped out of position causing the employee to fall, injuring knee. Employee has been off work since 4/15/16 and has an appointment for an MRI later this week. Will be off until further notice.

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