# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220103500012` · 10/21/2010 · Lafarge North America Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge North America Inc.
- **Mine:** [3300099](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3300099)
## Narrative

Employee alleges that he struck his knee while moving around in the cab of a piece of equipment.  The employee failed to report the injury until 11/14/2010 and then sought treatment with his personal doctor on 11/29/2010 where he was diagnosed with a torn meniscus, received a Cortisone shot, and was prescribed two (2) days off from work.

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