# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220212150007` · 07/23/2021 · US Mine Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 0.92 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** A Scott  Dockter
- **Operator:** US Mine Corp
- **Mine:** [0401878](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0401878)
## Narrative

Slip and fall at ground level near the drier pad, per employee they ""tripped over our feet"". Twisted ankle and knee. Did not initially want medical evaluation, but pain grew worse and they asked to be seen on 7/26/21. No diagnosis yet, other than ""nothing broken, possible sprain/strain"". Doctor put them in a knee brace and off work until after follow up visit on 8/9/21. 

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