# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220243060016` · 08/05/2024 · Bluegrass Natural Resources, LLC
## 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:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 53
- **Mine experience:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Javelin Global Commodities (UK) Ltd
- **Operator:** Bluegrass Natural Resources, LLC
- **Mine:** [1516054](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1516054)
## Narrative

Employee was stepping up from the ground on a dozer & said they twisted their knee. The employee refused medical treatment and continued to work. The employee saw their doctor the following week, it was determined that the employee had a torn meniscus and had surgery on 10/23/2024. Employee continued to work until the surgery. Employee is scheduled to return to work on 11/08/2024.

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