# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220211160030` · 02/09/2021 · Iron Oak Sand LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Dryer operator, Kiln operator,  Dry plant operator,  Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** SCAFFOLDS,STAGING,ETC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 511
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Covia Holdings LLC
- **Operator:** Iron Oak Sand LLC
- **Mine:** [4105370](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4105370)
## Narrative

Employee was traversing from one platform to another when EE twisted their right knee. The employee was stepping over a chute and did not have a good area to step which led to the injury. The employee was checked by medical and released to full duty, but after a few weeks, employees knee grew more painful. EE was scheduled for surgery on 4/23/21, but worked fully up to that point.

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