# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220082890025` · 10/13/2008 · Cargill Deicing Technology
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall down stairs
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 25
- **Mine experience:** 34 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cargill Inc
- **Operator:** Cargill Deicing Technology
- **Mine:** [1600509](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1600509)
## Narrative

Employee was walking down a set of stairs in the surface mill building. Upon reaching the last tread on the staircase the employee's right heel on his boot became stuck and caused employee to fall forward and land on his right knee. Employee tore his right quadricep tendon in his knee.

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