# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220022660023` · 07/10/2002 · Pasminco Zinc Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 77
- **Mine experience:** 17.63 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Pasminco Ltd
- **Operator:** Pasminco Zinc Inc
- **Mine:** [4000864](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4000864)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS RIGGING IN A PUMP INTO A HEADING. HE SLIPPED ON A SUBMERGED ROCK AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE. HE REQUIRED SURGERY ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2002.

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