# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220062910027` · 10/04/2006 · Newmont USA Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.37 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2600550](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2600550)
## Narrative

Worker was walking alongside the backfill area for the overflow channel, when he stepped on a soft spot losing his balance and twisting his right ankle. The worker reported the injury to the Project Supt on 10/4/06 and chose to seek treatment the same day. The physician diagnosed a 2nd degree sprain, w/o restrictions. A 2nd opinion on 10/6/06 resulted in restrictions.

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