# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220243400011` · 10/24/2023 · Peabody Midwest 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:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** STEPS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 56
- **Mine experience:** 15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [1102546](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1102546)
## Narrative

The IE was descending stairs from the second floor in the Prep Plant. When the IE reached the landing between the 2nd and 1st floors, EE turned right with EE's left leg to start descending the next flight of stairs. As EE stepped down with EE's left leg, EE twisted the left knee.

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