# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220060680032` · 01/19/2006 · Laurel Aggregates Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** LOOSE DIRT AND MUD
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 8
- **Mine experience:** 2.71 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James L  Laurita Jr
- **Operator:** Laurel Aggregates Inc
- **Mine:** [3608891](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608891)
## Narrative

Standing in mud, using a wash out hose.  EE went to move his feet - upper body moved, but right lower leg & foot did not, causing a ""popping"" in knee.  EE did not report this until supervisor noticed him limping 4 days later.  EE did not get med. attn. until 3 days following acc.  EE has been working during physician's eval. - finally decided surgery required to replace meniscus.

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