# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220260270013` · 01/19/2026 · Short Mountain Silica Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Dryer operator, Kiln operator,  Dry plant operator,  Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** SCAFFOLDS,STAGING,ETC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 58
- **Mine experience:** 12.94 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** J Eric  Tillirson
- **Operator:** Short Mountain Silica Company
- **Mine:** [4002964](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4002964)
## Narrative

EE was walking along inclined catwalk during freezing temperatures. Ice had accumulated on catwalk causing slick conditions. EE slipped and fell resulting in injury to knee.

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