# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220002410058` · 08/16/2000 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** WOOD ITEMS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 24 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Eastern Associated Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [4601456](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4601456)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN THE #3 CLEAN COAL DRAIN BOARD, SLIPPED AND HIT HIS LEFT KNEE ON THE EDGE OF THE DRAIN BOARD. HE WAS IN THE CHUTE DOING MAINTENANCE WORK.

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