# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220001510030` · 05/17/2000 · Branham & Baker Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Rubbed or abraded
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 9
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Donn A  Chickering
- **Operator:** Branham & Baker Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [1517659](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1517659)
## Narrative

MECHANIC WAS WORKING UNDER THE 994 WHEEL LOADER, REBUILDING A DROP BOX. WHILE WORKING ON HIS KNEES, HE LATER FELT A BURNING SENSATION IN HIS LEFT KNEE.

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