# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220082750035` · 09/25/2008 · 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:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2601942](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601942)
## Narrative

The injured employee had pulled the electro-winning sump pump and cleaned the sump. When finished, he walked in front of the sump, as he did so, his right foot slipped causing him to fall backwards. He fell to the floor and in doing so, twisted his left knww. He was taken to to the doctor for further examination and was placed on restricted duty.

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