# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220011900028` · 06/26/2001 · Tilden Mining Company L C
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 22 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** U.S. Steel Canada; Cliffs Natural Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Tilden Mining Company L C
- **Mine:** [2000422](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2000422)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS APPROACHING 10A CYCLONE SUMP WHEN SLIPPED ON A PEBBLE AND FELL DOWN ON THE GRATING IN THE FLOOR LAUNDER RESULTING IN A WOUND TO HIS RIGHT KNEE. SUTURES WERE REQUIRED.

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