# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220013300054` · 11/07/2001 · RFI Energy Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 45
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ralph L  Wingrove
- **Operator:** RFI Energy Inc
- **Mine:** [3608763](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608763)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING DOWN ON PUSH ARM OF DOZER WHEN HE TWISTED AND FELT HIS RIGHT KNEE POP.

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