# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220212440005` · 08/23/2021 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Miner, Prospector, NEC
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 31
- **Mine experience:** 1.96 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
- **Operator:** Nevada Gold Mines LLC
- **Mine:** [2601942](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601942)
## Narrative

EE was climbing a ladder to reach some steel balls in the sage mill hopper. On 3rd trip down the ladder, they stumbled over a rubber mat that was left on the ground at the bottom of the ladder. EE twisted right knee. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with a strain, subsequently put off work effective 8/27/21.

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