# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220091520032` · 05/20/2009 · Carlota Copper Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Coal/ore shovel operator,  Shoveler,  Power shoveler
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.27 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Quadra Mining Ltd
- **Operator:** Carlota Copper Company
- **Mine:** [0202653](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0202653)
## Narrative

On 5/20/09 worker climbed down the ladder of a Hitachi EX1800 Hydraulic shovel in order to check the level of the hydraulic oil in the tank. He turned at the bottom of the steps and twisted his left knee. The worker reported the incident to his foreman but did not seek immediate treatment. The worker asked to see a physician on May 22nd and was diagnosed with a sprained left knee.

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