# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220170440014` · 02/06/2017 · Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to lower level, NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 180
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc.
- **Mine:** [0100011](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100011)
## Narrative

Employee was attempting to remove ceiling tiles from a 8' ceiling in mining office. Employee did not have proper ladder for project and was working out of an office chair when the accident occurred. Employee twisted a knee and is awaiting an MRI on 02/13/2017. The x-ray's showed possible torn ligaments/tendons to be determined after MRI.

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