# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220060460025` · 02/08/2006 · Amrize Cement Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** LEG, NEC
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 7 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Amrize Cement Inc.
- **Mine:** [0500037](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0500037)
## Narrative

EE was working to remove small pieces of metal blocking the feed chute & needed to kneel in a tight area several times to work on the blockage. EE was stiff after working and kneeling in the tight area. As the night went on there was an increase in pain & he had difficulty walking. He was taken to the hospital for evaluation. He is restricted sedentary work for 1 week.

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