# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220011430017` · 02/01/2001 · Montana Tunnels Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 11 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Apollo Gold Corporation
- **Operator:** Montana Tunnels Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [2401769](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2401769)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS PLACING 6"" DRISCO PIPE WATERLINE ON A BERM. HE STEPPED OFF THE BERM AND FELT A POP IN HIS LEFT KNEE. HE WAS SCHEDULED FOR SURGERY ON 5-16 TO REMOVE CARTILAGE FROM THE KNEE JOI NT. SURGERY SCHEDULED ON DAYS OFF.

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