# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220052520013` · 08/10/2005 · Meridian Granite Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** STEPS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 14 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Martin Marietta Materials Inc
- **Operator:** Meridian Granite Company
- **Mine:** [4800018](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800018)
## Narrative

Employee was walking down stairs when he felt a pop and burning in his left knee around the front of his knee cap. He had sharp pain when walking, pain and swelling in his left knee with a dull ache while sitting. Physician found medial joint tenderness. Follow up exam indicated the need for surgery, performed 9/2/05.

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