# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220242840004` · 09/30/2024 · Coyote Creek Mining Company, L.L.C.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Miner, Prospector, NEC
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 34
- **Mine experience:** 0.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** NACCO Industries Inc
- **Operator:** Coyote Creek Mining Company, L.L.C.
- **Mine:** [3201028](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3201028)
## Narrative

While climbing into a loader and using both hands, the employee placed their right foot onto the first step.  While pulling themselves up, they felt a pop in their right lower leg followed by pain.

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