# Meniscus tears at FORD MOTOR COMPANY
> OSHA SIR `20221110367` · 11/28/2022 · KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Knee(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Meniscus tears
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall on same level due to slipping
- **Source:** Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
- **Secondary source:** Nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers
## Employer
- **Name:** FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- **Location:** 8121 NE Highway 69, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, 64119
- **NAICS:** 336211
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was walking when he slipped on some bolts and fell, resulting in a torn meniscus.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*