# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220162070027` · 07/14/2016 · Janesville Sand & Gravel Co.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 0.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Janesville Sand & Gravel Company
- **Operator:** Janesville Sand & Gravel Co.
- **Mine:** [4700862](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4700862)
## Narrative

Removing brush from behind Olson Bins, stepped over a pile of brush, ground was further away then what was expected, foot hit solid ground and injured knee. Contributing factor was human error, not paying attention to footing.  This is a pre-existing condition-happened at previous employer about a year ago, same leg and same knee.

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