# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220093500023` · 12/09/2009 · U S Borax Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall down stairs
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** STEPS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 26
- **Mine experience:** 2.63 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rio Tinto Group
- **Operator:** U S Borax Inc
- **Mine:** [0400743](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400743)
## Narrative

An operator slipped when descending stairs, and as his right foot slipped it caused his left leg to enter the handrail.  After his left leg went through the handrail, it caused him to spin around and fall the remaining 3 steps hitting the ground, landing on his back.  Operator got up and felt a strain in his left knee.

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