# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220111390006` · 05/10/2011 · Newmont USA Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Rubbed or abraded
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Crawling, Kneeling
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 21
- **Mine experience:** 22.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2602678](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602678)
## Narrative

Employee reported a swollen right knee near the end of his shift on 5/10/2011.  He had been performing electrical work and had to work on his knees (with knee pads) for periods of time. He was diagnosed with bursitis.

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