# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220202480013` · 08/26/2020 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Drill operator
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 16.42 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
- **Operator:** Nevada Gold Mines LLC
- **Mine:** [2600062](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2600062)
## Narrative

Employee stepped up with the right leg to access a drill at the start of shift. The first step was about 20 inches from the floor. When the ee stepped up, they hyperextended right knee and had immediate pain. Seen at ER, released to light duty.

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