# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220050340021` · 01/12/2005 · Independence Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** LOOSE DIRT AND MUD
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 93
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Independence Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4607273](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4607273)
## Narrative

Employee was walking through the last open crosscut towards the active longwall face when he slipped in mud and water, causing him to do a split with his right knee buckling under him. He was transported to BMH where x-rays were negative. He continued to work until Friday, Jan. 21st when he went back to hospital due to increased pain. First missed day was Jan. 24.

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