# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220002340027` · 08/04/2000 · BHP Copper Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** LOOSE DIRT AND MUD
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Broken Hill Proprietary Company Ltd
- **Operator:** BHP Copper Inc
- **Mine:** [0201049](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0201049)
## Narrative

AS EMPLOYEE TRIED TO MOVE A 12' PIECE OF PIPE HIS RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED IN THE MUD. HE FELT PAIN IN HIS KNEE BUT DID NOT FEEL THAT IT WAS SEVERE ENOUGH FOR TREATMENT. ON 8/9/00 HE REQUESTED TO SEE A DOCTOR AS THE PAIN HAD NOT SUBSIDED. THE DOCTOR EXAMINED HIM AND RELEASED HIS TO WORK WITH RESTRICTIONS. HE WAS EXAMINED AGAIN 8/16/00 & RELEASED.

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