# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220093240029` · 10/06/2009 · Noranda Alumina LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** STEPS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 51
- **Mine experience:** 29.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Noranda Aluminum Company
- **Operator:** Noranda Alumina LLC
- **Mine:** [1600352](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1600352)
## Narrative

On October 6, 2009 the heel of employee's left foot got caught on a step causing pain in left knee.  Because of symptoms worsening, he was referred to an orthopedist and was diagnosed with a torn meniscus.  He was admitted into the hospital for surgery on November 16, 2009 which is the first day of lost time.

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