# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220151700021` · 04/06/2015 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Crawling, Kneeling
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 30
- **Mine experience:** 0.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vulcan Materials Company
- **Operator:** Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [1100225](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1100225)
## Narrative

Mobile equipment mechanic experienced pain on side of right knee while kneeling/crawling underneath 100-ton haul truck changing steering filter during a PM. Employee was wearing knee pads at the time of the event. On 6/17/15, MRI revealed a tear to his medial meniscus and a mild sprain of the MCL. Restrictions were given and surgery recommended.

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