# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220113550036` · 12/20/2011 · Lehigh Southwest Cement Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 5.98 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** Lehigh Southwest Cement Company
- **Mine:** [0400034](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400034)
## Narrative

On 11/23, the EE noticed pain in his right knee after working as a Brakeman all day. On the morning of 12/20, the EE noticed that his knee had swelled and had pain. He was sent to the clinic where the injury was diagnosed as a possible torn meniscus. The doctor took the EE off until a specialist could evaluate the situation.

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