# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220060580092` · 10/03/2005 · Simplot Phosphates LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 177
- **Mine experience:** 14.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Scott  Simplot
- **Operator:** Simplot Phosphates LLC
- **Mine:** [4200998](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4200998)
## Narrative

Employee was pulling on forks of a forklift when he stepped backwards onto an uneven surface & twisted his right knee. He did not report any problems until 11/6/05. At that time he had an infection that required surgery. The surgeon would not comment on whether the infection was associated with the sprain. Workers Comp had another doctor review the case.

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