# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220083400019` · 12/04/2008 · Almatis Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 27.67 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Almatis Holdings 1 BV
- **Operator:** Almatis Inc
- **Mine:** [0300257](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0300257)
## Narrative

Employee was walking in Bldg 426, 7th floor when he lost his footing after stepping on a tabular ball injuring his lower back.  He was taken for evaluation to a medical clinic and received work restrictions.

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