# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220133120030` · 11/07/2013 · 3M Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** WORKING SURF OUTSIDE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 54
- **Mine experience:** 14.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company
- **Operator:** 3M Company
- **Mine:** [0300426](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0300426)
## Narrative

Employee had clocked out at the end of his shift and was walking out leaving the plant. He stepped down off the side walk and on to the asphalt drive. He lost his balance and fell to the right knee. He went home, went to bed and when he awoke he went to his doctor. X-rays showed a fracture to the knee cap.

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