# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220133160053` · 10/30/2013 · Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** STEPS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 70
- **Mine experience:** 3.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hecla Mining Company
- **Operator:** Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company
- **Mine:** [5001267](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5001267)
## Narrative

On 10/30/2013, an employee was descending steps in his work area when he heard a ""pop"" in his right knee. The employee was evaluated and received a full work release on the date of initial injury. On 11/08/2013, the employee was again evaluated for on-going symptoms of his right knee and was diagnosed with a partial tendon tear.

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