# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220162630039` · 09/12/2016 · Western Mesquite Mines, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** New Gold Inc
- **Operator:** Western Mesquite Mines, Inc.
- **Mine:** [0404614](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0404614)
## Narrative

EE was working on 16M motor grader. EE climbed out from under the machine and stood up. EE's right foot rolled off a rock under soft dirt, causing knee to pop. Pain continued next day, then was reported to supervisor.

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