# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220012600002` · 09/04/2001 · Empire Iron Mining Partnership
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 13
- **Mine experience:** 26 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cliffs Natural Resources Inc; ArcelorMittal
- **Operator:** Empire Iron Mining Partnership
- **Mine:** [2001012](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2001012)
## Narrative

WHILE INSTALLING A NEW WIRE TERMINAL ON THE DIS-CONNECT SWITCH OF DOZER, EMPLOYEE BENT DOWN FOR BETTER POSITION. HIS RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE EQUALIZER BAR SHIFTING HIS WEIGHT TO HIS LEFT KNEE. AT THIS TIME HE HEARD A POP IN HIS KNEE & EXPERIENCE EXTREME PAIN IN THE LEFT KNEE. HE WASSEEN IN FOLLOW UP CARE AND TAKEN OFF WORK.

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