# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220020560168` · 11/20/2001 · Vulcan Construction Materials, L.P.
## 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:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 24
- **Mine experience:** 8.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
- **Operator:** Vulcan Construction Materials, L.P.
- **Mine:** [0800006](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0800006)
## Narrative

THIS IS A RE-INJURY OF AN ACCIDENT THAT WAS MEDICAL ONLY. EE HAS SINCE HAD OUT-PATIENT SURGERY TO REPAIR KNEE. EE WAS INSTALLING BREAST PLATE IN SECONDARY CRUSHER, STANDING ON V-BELT GUARD AND STEPPED DOWN ONTO COUPLING GUARD. THE GUARD SHIFTED CAUSING EE TO LOSE BALANCE AND FALL.

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