# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220042750021` · 08/06/2004 · Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Queenstake Resources Ltd
- **Operator:** Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.
- **Mine:** [2602211](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602211)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE STEPPED OFF OF A LADDER AND HEARD HIS KNEE POP. HE DID NOT SEE A DOCTOR UNTIL 8/16/04. HE WAS RELEASED TO FULL DUTY UNTIL 9/23/04 FOR SURGERY AND WAS PLACED ON LIGHT DUTY.

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