# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220141810073` · 06/13/2014 · Pike Industries Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Utility man, Shift tech, Service/Dump truck operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** MACHINE-MILL,CLEANING PLT
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 43
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Pike Industries Inc
- **Mine:** [2700003](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2700003)
## Narrative

Employee was on the screen tower using a hose to clear a plug up of hard pack on conveyor when his foot slipped on wet surface causing him to lose his balance, but not fall. His left knee was twisted as a result. He was treated for a ligament injury and was given a brace, crutches and work restrictions.

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