# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220073270016` · 11/15/2007 · Texas Lehigh Cement Company LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from ladders
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 20 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Eagle Materials Inc & Heidelberger Zement Ag
- **Operator:** Texas Lehigh Cement Company LP
- **Mine:** [4102781](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4102781)
## Narrative

The ee states he was using a small step ladder to add oil to the sweeper he operates.  States his foot slipped off the ladder, causing him to step to the ground with all his weight on the left leg.  He sprained his left knee, but didn't seek medical attention until 11/19/2007.  He was placed on restricted duty with more followup exams scheduled to determine the extent of injury.

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