# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220062500020` · 08/24/2006 · Newmont USA Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 201
- **Mine experience:** 6.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2602374](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602374)
## Narrative

Employee was getting off of a piece of equipment and simply twisted his left knee and felt it pop. The incident occurred on 8/24/06 but he did not seek medical attention until 8/29/06. At this time he was diagnosed with a tendon strain and was placed on light duty.

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