# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220073110029` · 08/15/2007 · Wilder Construction Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Superintendent
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 10.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Donald M  March
- **Operator:** Wilder Construction Company
- **Mine:** [5001282](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5001282)
## Narrative

Miner was climbing on and off a crane during shift.  He does not recall a specific injury event but experienced pain in his left knee at shift end.  He was initially evaluated and diagnosed with a possible cartilage tear in the knee.  He continued to work at normal duties until October 24, 2007 when he had arthroscopic surgery to repair the torn cartilage.

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