# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220121870034` · 06/22/2012 · Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** STEPS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.52 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Sherwin Alumina LLC
- **Operator:** Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4100906](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100906)
## Narrative

EE stepped on the timber step which rolled under his foot causing him to hyper-extend his left knee. EE had a little discomfort, however, EE declined OTC meds and RTW. On his follow up with onsite medical staff EE was sent to an offsite physician for evaluation.  EE placed on restricted duty by treating physician on 06/29/12.

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