# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220012130025` · 07/11/2001 · BNI Coal, Ltd
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 7.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Allete Inc
- **Operator:** BNI Coal, Ltd
- **Mine:** [3200218](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3200218)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING ON A RIPPER SHANK WHICH WAS UP ON A STAND. HE KNELT DOWN ON THE FLOOR TO INSPECT THE BOTTOM SIDE AND KNELT ON A SMALL ROCK OR A PIECE OF SLAG BRUISING HIS LEFT KNEE CAP.

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