# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220203100017` · 01/29/2020 · Westmoreland Absaloka Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 61
- **Mine experience:** 7 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Westmoreland Mining Holdings LLC
- **Operator:** Westmoreland Absaloka Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [2400910](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2400910)
## Narrative

Employee reported twisted knee from stepping out of service truck on frozen ground on 1/29/2020. Did not seek medical attention at that time. Knee did not heal and medical evaluation was performed and employee was held out of service on 10/30/2020 due to medical restrictions on knee.

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