# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220020630127` · 07/21/2001 · Tilden Mining Company L C
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Fan attendant
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 58
- **Mine experience:** 5.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** U.S. Steel Canada; Cliffs Natural Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Tilden Mining Company L C
- **Mine:** [2000422](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2000422)
## Narrative

EE WAS DOING DAILY INSPECTION OF THE INDURATION THICKENER TUNNEL WHEN HE SLIPPED ON PELLETS AND MUD AND LOST HIS BALANCE AND WENT DOWN ON HIS LEFT KNEE. HE HAD KNEE SURGERY ON 2-25-02.

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