# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220241990012` · 07/12/2024 · The Coteau Properties Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Backhoe operator, Trackhoe operator
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 178
- **Mine experience:** 24 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** NACCO Industries Inc
- **Operator:** The Coteau Properties Company
- **Mine:** [3200595](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3200595)
## Narrative

Employee was assisting to load a backhoe onto a low-boy trailer. After loading and chaining the backhoe was completed, employee dismounted the trailer and in doing so felt a pop in their left knee.

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