# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220171930006` · 07/03/2017 · Graymont Western US Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** STD G RAIL CR,MTR-SURF EQ
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 11.67 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Graymont Ltd
- **Operator:** Graymont Western US Inc
- **Mine:** [2401652](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2401652)
## Narrative

Employee was climbing onto the track mobile using ladder. As they applied their body weight to the first rung they felt their left knee pop causing pain. They notified supervisor and was immediately taken to the BCHS for medical evaluation. BCHC recommended they see orthopedic Dr. employee commented their knee was sore prior to incident, scheduled to see a doctor on 07/14/2017.

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