# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220052490024` · 09/01/2005 · Zemex Industrial Minerals
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Dryer operator, Kiln operator,  Dry plant operator,  Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cementos Pacasmayo SSA
- **Operator:** Zemex Industrial Minerals
- **Mine:** [0800111](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0800111)
## Narrative

While employee was descending the right side of the front-end loader he fell to the ground resulting in a left knee injury (inflammation).  Doctor immobilized the left knee (knee brace) and issued work restrictions.  Employee returned to work and was accomodated for his work restrictions.  Employee will be re-examined on September 6 at 9:00 AM.

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