# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220080140040` · 12/19/2007 · J M Huber Corp
## 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:** 35
- **Mine experience:** 4.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** J M Huber Corp
- **Operator:** J M Huber Corp
- **Mine:** [1100019](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1100019)
## Narrative

12/19/07 - Maintenance employee was walking up an inclined travelway when he stepped on a small stone (1"") and felt a ""Pop"" in his knee. Employee did not believe it was anything and did not want a medical evaluation.  Later, 1/3/08, the employee reported lingering discomfort in the knee; doctor evaluated and prescribed Celebrex and it became reportable at that time.

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