# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220242980003` · 09/05/2024 · Usibelli Coal Mine Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 5.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Joseph E  Usibelli
- **Operator:** Usibelli Coal Mine Inc
- **Mine:** [5000030](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5000030)
## Narrative

Dozer operator dismounting dozer slipped on last step on push beam.  When RH foot slipped LH foot remained on upper step, causing LH knee to be bent to EE's chest and EE felt a pop.  Operator did not miss a shift while seeking medical evaluation.  Arthroscopic surgery commenced on 10/18/24, with return to work release given for 10/21/24.

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