# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220012430007` · 07/12/2001 · Cortez Gold Mines - (J V)
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** HGHWY ORE CARIER,LRGE TRK
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 5.53 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Placer Dome Ltd
- **Operator:** Cortez Gold Mines - (J V)
- **Mine:** [2600827](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2600827)
## Narrative

WHILE STEPPING OFF AN 830E 240 TON HAUL TRUCK THE EMPLOYEE TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE. THE PAIN CONTINUED AND THE INJURY FINALLY REQUIRED SURGICAL REPAIR ON 8/24/01. EMPLOYEE RETURNED TO WORK ON NE XT SHIFT LIGHT DUTY.

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