# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220122050033` · 07/13/2012 · Glen Alum Operations, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Rubbed or abraded
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Crawling, Kneeling
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 0.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Joe  Valis; Rufus W West
- **Operator:** Glen Alum Operations, LLC
- **Mine:** [4608715](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608715)
## Narrative

EE was wearing protective knee pads that began rubbing blister on the right knee causing inflammation and redness.  EE worked 3 hours on the 20th, could not finish shift, he is going to seek medical attention at Logan Regional.

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