# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220042920046` · 08/27/2004 · Newmont USA Limited
## 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:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** LADDERS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 2.85 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2601942](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601942)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE DESCENDING LADDER FELT KNEE POP. EMPLOYEE DID NOT WISH TO SEEK MEDICAL CASE AT TIME OF ACCIDENT BUT DUE TO CONTINUED DISCOMFORT WAS SEEN, TREATED AND RELEASED WITH RESTRICTIONS MAKING THE INJURY REPORTABLE.

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