# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220111710065` · 06/07/2011 · Pete Lien & Sons Inc/Sand & Gravel Division
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 25
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Pete Lien & Sons Inc
- **Operator:** Pete Lien & Sons Inc/Sand & Gravel Division
- **Mine:** [3900513](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3900513)
## Narrative

Miner was descending newly installed staircase on a sand cleaning plant. As the miner stepped off of the last step, he slipped (ground is made of gravel). As the miner slipped he felt a pop in his right ankle, so he tried to catch himself with left leg. This caused an injury to his knee, and he fell to the ground. Employee will receive an MRI on his knee for an injury diagnosis.

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