# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220180530027` · 12/24/2017 · Stillwater Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 127
- **Mine experience:** 0.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Sibanye Stillwater Limited
- **Operator:** Stillwater Mining Company
- **Mine:** [2401490](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2401490)
## Narrative

On 12/14/17 EE stated EE felt a pop in EE's left knee & did not recall a specific event at the time. Seen by site medic, referred to ER, X-rays negative, full work release issued. 1/3/18 seen Orthopedic doctor, MRI done, tear was found in meniscus tendon, full work release issued, surgery set for 2/13/18. Employee stated this was chronic not a event & first shift missed 2/14/18

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