# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220061140069` · 08/01/2005 · Alcoa World Alumina LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** Crawling, Kneeling
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 7.88 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alcoa Inc
- **Operator:** Alcoa World Alumina LLC
- **Mine:** [4100320](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100320)
## Narrative

On 8/1/05, ee was squatting and kneeling down off and on for 4 hours drilling. His knees became sore. He went home and when he awoke on 8/2/05 his knees continued to hurt. He then reported to Alcoa's Medical Dept where he was given Ibuprofen and no restrictions issued. His knees continued to hurt him and on March 29, 2006, he had an MRI. He was placed on restrictions.

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