# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220082820039` · 09/26/2008 · Sturgeon Mining Co., Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 24
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert L  Rosencrans
- **Operator:** Sturgeon Mining Co., Inc.
- **Mine:** [1519179](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1519179)
## Narrative

In the process of greasing trucks, walking around truck he stepped on a rock and twisted knee.

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