# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220081560016` · 02/15/2008 · United Taconite LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 32
- **Mine experience:** 32.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cleveland Cliffs Inc; Laiwu Steel
- **Operator:** United Taconite LLC
- **Mine:** [2103403](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2103403)
## Narrative

twisted right knee on top step of access stairway of 9203 prod truck.Next step was onto the deck of the truck.he stepped up floor slipped twisting right knee.Sought treatment on 3/21/08 but told only to return to clinic if symptoms get worse.DR recommends surgery in June 2008. Will begin losing time when he has surgery

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