# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220081560031` · 01/25/2008 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 23
- **Mine experience:** 17.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vulcan Materials Company
- **Operator:** Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [1500087](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1500087)
## Narrative

EE twisted L knee as he walked on frozen ground to restroom while doing maintenance in plant area.  Initial diagnosis was bruise and strain to knee; full duty, no restrictions.  On 5/19 EE complained of occasional soreness and stiffness to knee.  Sent to orthopedic surgeon; MRI determined a tear of posterior of medial meniscus.  Surgery scheduled fo June 8th to repair.

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