# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220120170045` · 01/09/2012 · CORTEZ JOINT VENTURE
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** MINE JEEP,KERSEY,JITNEY
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 42
- **Mine experience:** 0.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** CORTEZ JOINT VENTURE
- **Mine:** [2602573](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602573)
## Narrative

While climbing off of the Mine Cat explosive carrier the miners tools became entangled on the tractor causing the miner to lose his balance and step down hard on the left leg. The miner reported hearing his knee pop and felt pain.

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