# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220021090023` · 04/10/2002 · EVTAC Mining
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** WOOD ITEMS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 72
- **Mine experience:** 5.63 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Eveleth Mines Llc
- **Operator:** EVTAC Mining
- **Mine:** [2100828](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2100828)
## Narrative

STEPPED ONTO SHEET OF PLYWOOD PLACED OVER BIN GRATING FOR ACCESS TO TROUGHING ROLLER WBE FITTINGS. STEPPED ON FRONT EDGE OF PLYWOOD. FOOT ROLLED OUTWARD, STRESSED KNEE. DR AUTHORIZED OFF WORK. UNSURE OF RTW DATE - MAY REQUIRE SURGERY.

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