# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220022380012` · 08/19/2002 · BHP Navajo Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** SCAFFOLDS,STAGING,ETC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** BHP Billiton
- **Operator:** BHP Navajo Coal Company
- **Mine:** [2900097](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2900097)
## Narrative

WHILE SHUTTING OFF THE IRRIGATION VALVE AT BARBER LOAD OUT POND, EE LOST HER BALANCE AND FELL FORWARD LANDING ON AN EXPANDED METAL PLATFORM. SHE FELL ON HER RT. KNEE RESULTING IN 2 SMALL LACER ATIONS. SHE WAS TREATED AT MESA OCCUPATIONAL & SPORTS MEDICINE WHERE SHE RECEIVED 5 STITCHES.

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