# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220002500022` · 08/17/2000 · Freeman United Coal Mining Company
## 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:** 55
- **Mine experience:** 9.61 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** General Dynamics Corp
- **Operator:** Freeman United Coal Mining Company
- **Mine:** [1102632](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1102632)
## Narrative

HE WAS WALKING THROUGH THE INTERSECTION AND STEPPED ON A LUMP OF COAL AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

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