# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220172150026` · 07/28/2017 · The Harrison County Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Longwall operator, Chock operator, Shear operator, Plow operator
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 15
- **Mine experience:** 7 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** The Harrison County Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601318](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601318)
## Narrative

Employee operating diesel locomotive pushing supply cars into track switch when locomotive overheated and shut down. Supply cars pushed locomotive down track. Employee trying to stop locomotive and cars, fell off injuring left knee. Employee did not violate any rules or regulations and has a good attitude for safety. Employee has proper training and was wearing required PPE.

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