# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220081750031` · 06/12/2008 · CEMEX 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:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 17
- **Mine experience:** 17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** CEMEX INC.
- **Mine:** [1504469](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1504469)
## Narrative

Employee stepped onto concrete pad to enter 149 tunnel, when he stepped on a rock and hyperextended his left knee.

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