# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220050730015` · 03/07/2005 · Newmont USA Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Change house, Bathing
- **Injury source:** MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** TOE(S)/PHALANGES
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 9.12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2602159](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602159)
## Narrative

Employee was preparing to go to work. While changing his boots, he stepped on a rock, shifted his weight, and hit his left foot on a bench while trying to catch his balance. He proceeded to his designated work area, but later in his shift felt that he might need to see a doctor. He as taken to the medical facitlity and then placed on restricted duty.

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