# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220131300034` · 03/21/2013 · Climax Molybdenum Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Move power cable
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 36
- **Mine experience:** 37.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Freeport-McMoRan Inc
- **Operator:** Climax Molybdenum Company
- **Mine:** [0500790](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0500790)
## Narrative

On 3/21/13 the EE was physically pulling electrical cable and felt pain in his knee. He was transported to the medical clinic for evaluation. The EE was able to continue working at his regular duties. The EE saw the Dr again on 5/9/13 & an MRI was taken. It indicated a medial meniscus tear. This tear will require surgery to repair. (Turning this 1st aid into a lost time injury).

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