# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220142320031` · 08/13/2014 · Freeport McMoRan Miami Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Lab Technician
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 179
- **Mine experience:** 3.4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Freeport-McMoRan Inc
- **Operator:** Freeport McMoRan Miami Inc
- **Mine:** [0200112](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0200112)
## Narrative

Employee was spraying down harvested cathodes with a 1"" water hose.  When he stepped on the hose, he twisted his knee.

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