# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220112620037` · 09/14/2011 · Pinnacle Mining Company LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** NARO G RAIL CR,MTR-UG EQP
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 196
- **Mine experience:** 5.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
- **Operator:** Pinnacle Mining Company LLC
- **Mine:** [4601816](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601816)
## Narrative

Employee, a motorman was stepping onto a motor when he lost his balance.  He tried to shift his weight to catch himself and twisted his knee.  He said he felt it pop.  He was brought outside and transported via ambulance to the Princeton ER.  He was given time off until 9/19/2011 by the ER doctor, and has a referral with an ortho specialist.

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