# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220230030009` · 12/22/2022 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Escaping a hazard
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 32.92 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
- **Operator:** Nevada Gold Mines LLC
- **Mine:** [2600500](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2600500)
## Narrative

Ee working on tails line flanges. Pipe suspended in air shifted after last bolt removed, ee moved to get away from pipe, twisted to EE's left and went down slight embankment. Heard pop in right knee, fell down. Reported incident, sought treatment the next day. Diagnosed with internal derangement of right knee, put on restrictions pending follow-up. Referred to orthopedist.

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