# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220072610039` · 09/12/2007 · BHP Copper Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Broken Hill Proprietary Company Ltd
- **Operator:** BHP Copper Inc
- **Mine:** [0201049](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0201049)
## Narrative

Employee was stepping over a pipe at the pump station to check tank levels. He lifted his left leg to step over the pipe, putting all his weight on the right leg. he twisted the right leg at the knee.

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