# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220010190012` · 01/02/2001 · Newmont Gold Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from ladders
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** MOVEABLE LADDERS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 68
- **Mine experience:** 0.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont Gold Co
- **Mine:** [0404614](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0404614)
## Narrative

EE USED A 6' STEP LADDER TO ACCESS THE FUEL FILTERS ON A HAUL TRUCK. WHILE DISMOUNTING THE LADDER HIS RIGHT FOOT CAUGHT ON THE LAST STEP CAUSINGHIS KNEE TO TWIST. EMPLOYEE HAD NO TREATMENT UNT IL 1/15/01 AT WHICH TIME THE DOCTOR PLACED HIM ON RESTRICTED DUTY.

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