# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220120110007` · 01/10/2012 · Illinois Cement Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 47
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Eagle Materials Inc
- **Operator:** Illinois Cement Company
- **Mine:** [1100003](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1100003)
## Narrative

Emp. completed his task using a bobcat while exiting machine stepped out on uneven surface causing his Rt. leg to twist.  Emp. continued full duty work while treating Rt. knee pain over the counter medications.  Continued discomfort required further examination showed a Rt. knee meniscus tear.  Surgery was on 01/09/2012. Lost time began on 1/10/2012 due to emp. shift.

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