# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220251260003` · 04/24/2025 · KG Mining (Bald Mountain) Inc.
## 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:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.88 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Kinross Gold Corp
- **Operator:** KG Mining (Bald Mountain) Inc.
- **Mine:** [2601842](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2601842)
## Narrative

Employee was Pulling drip line on pad 4 rehandle. Coupler gave out causing employee to fall backwards.  During fall employee twisted left knee and was not able to put full weight on that leg after fall.  

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