# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220051810007` · 02/11/2005 · Cemex Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 54
- **Mine experience:** 25.44 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** Cemex Inc
- **Mine:** [4100060](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100060)
## Narrative

Employee was walking beside water treatment building and stepped on a rock, causing foot to slip & twisted right knee.  Employee was seen by doctor and continued to work at full duty.  His injury did not improve and surgery was done on June 20, 2005 to repair meniscus tear.

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