# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220130640021` · 02/28/2013 · Sterling Gold Mining Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 176
- **Mine experience:** 0.88 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imperial Metals Corp
- **Operator:** Sterling Gold Mining Corp
- **Mine:** [2601503](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601503)
## Narrative

Was adding 3/4 in. water lines on top of leach pad.  Stepped on a rock and knee ""popped"".  Tibia Fracture rt. knee

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