# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220250420026` · 02/01/2025 · Central Plains Cement Co.
## 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:** Mechanic helper
- **Activity:** Horseplay
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 0.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Eagle Materials Inc
- **Operator:** Central Plains Cement Co.
- **Mine:** [3400026](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3400026)
## Narrative

A mechanic and mechanic apprentice were horse playing in the maintenance shop. When the apprentice went to plant their right knee, EE fell and hit their right knee on the floor and heard a pop. The employee has been diagnosed with a fractured kneecap and will undergo further evaluation.

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