# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220063520059` · 12/14/2006 · B&W Resources Inc
## 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:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 18
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** David  Wells
- **Operator:** B&W Resources Inc
- **Mine:** [1518777](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518777)
## Narrative

As employee stepped down from the bumper of his mechanic's truck (a distance of approximately 24""), he stepped on a rock causing his left knee to give. He drove himself to the hospital where he was diagnosed as having possible ligament damage.

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