# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220053140005` · 09/10/2005 · Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 87
- **Mine experience:** 28 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company
- **Mine:** [4001052](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4001052)
## Narrative

Employee stepped on a rock, his right knee gave way. He went to the doctor and was returned to work. His knee was still giving him some trouble. A return visit was set up and a MRI was ran. Surgery was scheduled. He was off work the day of the surgery and was off Monday the 7th. Employee's work status is light duty and a return visit is set up for 11/18/05.

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