# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220171630010` · 03/13/2017 · New Point Stone Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** PASS CARS,PICKUP TRUCKS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 22
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Kenneth T  Wanstrath
- **Operator:** New Point Stone Company Inc
- **Mine:** [1200088](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1200088)
## Narrative

Strained right knee climbing into back of pickup truck on 3-13-17.  Had swelling and discomfort, saw doctor, recommended physical therapy with no lost work time.  Condition persisted resulting in decision to have surgery on 6-7-17.

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