# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220101040018` · 04/07/2010 · Rodeo Creek Gold
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Great Basin Gold
- **Operator:** Rodeo Creek Gold
- **Mine:** [2602535](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602535)
## Narrative

Welder & operator were moving steel plate to a rack. The welder was guiding a sheet into the rack while being lowered by the forklift. The steel made a movement. The welder moved to stay clear and slipped in the mud and strained his left knee. He was examined by site first responders and taken to the local doctor as a precautionary measure. He returned to work on light duty

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