# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220092810034` · 08/14/2009 · The Doe Run Company
## 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 37
- **Mine experience:** 11.87 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Renco Group
- **Operator:** The Doe Run Company
- **Mine:** [2300409](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300409)
## Narrative

EE was checking pump floats when he crossed the discharge line he stepped on a rock with his right foot and twisted his right knee. EE has been having injury treated and recieved an injection on 9/29/09 making this injury reportable.

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