# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220242140010` · 07/24/2024 · Tower Rock Stone Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from ladders
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** LADDERS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 73
- **Mine experience:** 17.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Jay E  Luhr; Michael  Luhr
- **Operator:** Tower Rock Stone Company
- **Mine:** [2300781](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300781)
## Narrative

Miner was climbing a ladder/stairs to access the top of a portable fuel tank to re-fuel.  Miner slipped on steps and fell.  This resulted in a hyperextension, strain, and contusion to EE's left knee.

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