# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220241570017` · 05/31/2024 · Haile Gold Mine Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Rubbed or abraded
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** OceanaGold Corporation
- **Operator:** Haile Gold Mine Inc
- **Mine:** [3800600](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3800600)
## Narrative

Maintenance welder felt knee pain while kneeling to work on a PC4000 backboard that was lying on the shop floor. The welder was placed on restricted duty.

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