# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220162770040` · 01/15/2016 · Meridian Granite Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Weighman, Scale person
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** ICE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Martin Marietta Materials Inc
- **Operator:** Meridian Granite Company
- **Mine:** [4800018](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800018)
## Narrative

Employee slipped on ice/snow.  The resulting injury was treated as first aid initially.  Employee informed that doctors are now recommending surgery.  Surgery scheduled and employee set to return to work soon.

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