# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220260700009` · 03/02/2026 · Covia Specialty Minerals, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 13.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Covia Holdings LLC
- **Operator:** Covia Specialty Minerals, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1102051](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1102051)
## Narrative

The HVAC vent covers in the floor of the office building/ lab were removed for floor cleaning and waxing. Mill operator was exiting the lab area when EE stepped on said opening, making EE loose EE's balance, leading to a fall. Employee was transported to hospital via local ambulance service. Employee was seen by hospital ED for pain in knee. Xray's indicated no broken bones.

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