# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220250660020` · 03/04/2025 · Omya Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 135
- **Mine experience:** 0.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Omya Industries Inc
- **Operator:** Omya Inc
- **Mine:** [4300351](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4300351)
## Narrative

Miner was dismounting from passenger side of a tractor trailer. Miner turned to climb down and missed grabbing the handle on the truck. This caused Miner to lose footing and fall to the ground. Miner struck knee on the ground in the fall, causing the tendon to separate from the kneecap.

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