# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220010430007` · 01/22/2001 ·  MLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Driver, Jeep driver, Tractor operator
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 56
- **Mine experience:** 12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Margaret J  Heckman
- **Operator:**  MLC
- **Mine:** [2300542](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2300542)
## Narrative

EE STATED AS HE STEPPED OFF THE LADDER OF A HAULAGE TRUCK, HE STEPPED ON A ROCK AND TWISTED HIS KNEE. HE WAS ADVISED BY A PHYSICIAN TO STAY OFF WORK.

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