# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220001470051` · 03/11/2000 · Wayne Processing Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
- **Activity:** Handling timber
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 24
- **Mine experience:** 2.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rex  Fought
- **Operator:** Wayne Processing Inc
- **Mine:** [4608622](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4608622)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING 6 FT TIMBERS FROM A FLATCAR IN THE TRACK ENTRY ON D-5 PANEL. AS HE STARTED TO TURN TO HIS LEFT TO THROW THE TIMBER DOWN HIS RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED ON THE WET BOTTOM AND HE F ELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS RIGHT KNEE. HE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH A TORN MENISCUS CARTILAGE IN HIS RT KNEE.

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