# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220072400041` · 08/10/2007 · Rogers Group Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **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:** 26
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rogers Group Inc
- **Operator:** Rogers Group Inc
- **Mine:** [1516739](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1516739)
## Narrative

EE had begun walking from his company service vehicle on ground level within the secondary plant of the surface portion of the mine when he landed on a 1"" size rock causing his left knee to twist. He experienced discomfort immediately, went to the company doctor and ultimately was diagnosed with torn cartilage in the knee. He is on light duty until completing surgery.

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