# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220011650022` · 06/14/2001 · Fred Weber Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** LEG, NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.11 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Fred Weber, Inc.
- **Operator:** Fred Weber Inc
- **Mine:** [2300218](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300218)
## Narrative

WHILE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON CONVEYOR EMPLOYEE WAS SWINGING MOTOR OFF AND STEPPED ON A GUARD THAT HAD BEEN REMOVED AND PLACED ON CATWALK. THE GUARD SHIFTED AND THE OPPOSITE END HE STEPPED O N SPRANG UPWARD AND CAUSED INJURY.

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