# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220022030140` · 07/06/2002 · American Aggregates Of Michigan Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** POST,CAPS,HEADERS,TIMBER
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Edward C  Levy Jr
- **Operator:** American Aggregates Of Michigan Inc
- **Mine:** [2002688](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2002688)
## Narrative

EE WAS KNEELING ON CROSS BEAM AND PUSHING A SCREEN ONTO THE BOTTOM DECK OF THE EAST SAND SCREEN WHEN HE FELT PAIN BELOW HIS KNEE AND UP TO HIS HIP. AFTER VISITING THE MEDICAL FACILITY, HE WAS GIVEN LIMITATIONS OF NO KNEELING AND MUST WEAR A SPLINT WHILE WORKING AS WELL AS 30 CAPSULES OF KETOPROFEN.

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