# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220111180017` · 04/19/2011 · United States Gypsum Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** Crawling, Kneeling
- **Injury source:** PASS CARS,PICKUP TRUCKS
- **Nature of injury:** JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** USG Corporation
- **Operator:** United States Gypsum Company
- **Mine:** [4100847](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4100847)
## Narrative

Quarry maintenance mechanic was working on the fuel injector pump on a 35-ton water truck.  The mechanic was required to kneel inside the engine compartment to access the area where repairs were required.  The mechanic arose from the kneeling position and experienced pain and inflammation to the right knee.

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