# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220201620020` · 05/23/2020 · Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 20 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [0503695](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0503695)
## Narrative

The haul truck operator was dismounting the truck at the fuel island. When the operator reached the bottom step of the ladder and stepped to the ground, the ladder was higher than anticipated. The operator strained the right leg upon impact. This leg was previously injured at home just days prior. The operator was placed on restrictions until the follow up appointment. 

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