# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220031820057` · 06/09/2003 · The Coteau Properties Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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:** Crawling, Kneeling
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 7
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** NACCO Industries Inc
- **Operator:** The Coteau Properties Company
- **Mine:** [3200595](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3200595)
## Narrative

EE WAS WORKING ON HIS KNEES ON A DRAGLINE TUB FOR SEVERAL DAYS. HIS KNEES BECAME INFLAMED AND SORE OVERTIME. THE ACTUAL EVENT TOOK PLACE AROUND MAY 10, 2003 BUT THE EE DID NOT REPORT THE INJUR Y UNTIL JUNE 9, 2003.

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