# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220120410016` · 02/01/2012 · Lafarge North America
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 11.56 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge North America
- **Mine:** [2302171](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2302171)
## Narrative

Employee was stepping down off of a piece of equipment and felt a pop in his left knee.  Employee stated he did not slip, twist, or trip on anything and maintained three points of contact as he descended the steps.  Employee sought treatment at Occupational Health Services in Independence and has been diagnosed with a medial meniscus tear.

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