# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220122120056` · 07/17/2012 · Imerys Talc Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Talc Incorporated
- **Mine:** [2400163](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2400163)
## Narrative

Employee was performing weed spraying on a slight grade, felt minor stinging sensation in left knee.  Later in the shift while entering a pick-up truck the employee reports a pop in the back of his left knee.  The employee worked until he was seen by a physician on 7/26 and diagnosed with a torn ACL.  Employee was issued work restrictions and will likely require surgery.

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