# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220200770006` · 03/04/2020 · Knife River - South Dakota
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **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:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 11
- **Mine experience:** 1.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** MDU Resources Group Inc
- **Operator:** Knife River - South Dakota
- **Mine:** [3900008](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3900008)
## Narrative

EE dismounting loader ladder, boot tread got caught in the bottom rung of step, fell to the ground, striking left knee on concrete floor. EE fell on 3/4/20, reported to clinic on 3/5/20.  On 3/16/20 EE given physical therapy.

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