# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220060030006` · 09/20/2005 · White Springs Ag Chems Inc dba Nutrien 
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 26.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Potash Corp Of Saskatchewan
- **Operator:** White Springs Ag Chems Inc dba Nutrien 
- **Mine:** [0800798](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0800798)
## Narrative

Employee was walking up a sand incline leaving a pumping station when his right foot slipped and he fell forward as his right leg shot outward.  He experienced tenderness in his right knee and thigh.  The company physician referred the employee to an orthopedic physician.  Outpatient surgery was performed to repair the injured knee.

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