# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220243480020` · 07/24/2024 · Osgood Mining Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 21
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** i-80 Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Osgood Mining Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [2601597](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601597)
## Narrative

An employee was walking out of the parts connex when EE stepped onto loose rocks, causing EE to lose footing, and EE twisted right knee.  EE was taken to urgent care on 08/09/2024 and was given a full work release with a referral to a specialist.  EE saw the specialist, and the specialist scheduled EE for surgery on 12/04/2024.

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