# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220092090012` · 07/16/2009 · BASF Catalysts LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall down stairs
- **Occupation:** Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** BASF SE
- **Operator:** BASF Catalysts LLC
- **Mine:** [0200103](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0200103)
## Narrative

Employee was descending stairway carrying 4 empty 5 gal water bottles.  He was not using the handrails provided.  He missed the last step and fell forward onto both knees.  He was eventually diagnosed having a ""patellar dislocation quad tendon rupture"" requiring surgery.  Diagnosis did not occur until July 24, 2009.  Surgery scheduled for July 28, 2009.

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