# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220031500024` · 05/17/2003 · The North American Coal Corp
## 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:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 12
- **Mine experience:** 24 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** NACCO Industries Inc
- **Operator:** The North American Coal Corp
- **Mine:** [4102840](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4102840)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING PAD EYES ON DRAG ROPES FOR THE MARION AND NEEDED MORE WELDING RODS. WHEN WALKING AROUND THE WELDING TRUCK HE HAD TO STEP OVER A RUT AND WELDING LEADS. HIS FOOT CAUGHT ON THE WELDING LEADS CAUSING HIM TO FALL TWISTING HIS RIGHT KNEE. THE EMPLOYEE TORE THE MENISCUS CARTILAGE REQUIRING ORTHOSCOPIC SURGERY.

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