# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220042240042` · 07/08/2004 · Albert Frei & Sons Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Albert R  Frei
- **Operator:** Albert Frei & Sons Inc
- **Mine:** [0503935](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0503935)
## Narrative

EE WAS PERFORMING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ON THE REJECT CONVEYOR ON THE PRIMARY PLANT.  HE STEPPED AWAY AND SLIPPED ON A ROCK AND TORQUED HIS BACK.  MINOR PAIN: CONTINUED WORK/FINISHED SHIFT. NEXT DAY EE WENT TO HIS PERSONAL DOCTOR.  ACCIDENT NOT REPORTED TO SUPERVISOR UNTIL 7/16/04.  POOR GROUND CONDITIONS LED TO ACCIDENT - SPILLAGE FROM THE CONVEYOR BELT IN EE'S WORK AREA.

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