# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220141780002` · 06/17/2014 · Paul Niemann Construction Company, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Miner, Prospector, NEC
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 6.29 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James L  Niemann
- **Operator:** Paul Niemann Construction Company, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1302113](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1302113)
## Narrative

EE was placing paperwork in truck that was loaded on lowboy trailer. When getting out of truck, he mis-stepped & twisted his knee. EE was able to continue to work for remainder of shift, but could not return the next morning due to swelling & pain. On 6/18/14 Dr drained fluid from knee, told EE to rest for the remainder of week & to wear knee brace until knee was completely healed.

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