# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220040980039` · 03/06/2004 · Chevron Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** LW Propman, Propman helper, Move crew if LW, Move-up man, Jacksetter, Advanceman LW helper
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 19
- **Mine experience:** 14.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Chevron Corporation
- **Operator:** Chevron Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [0100759](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100759)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING IN WATER AT THE HEADGATE WHEN HE STEPPED OR TRIPPED ON A PIECE OF COAL OR ROCK AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE. HIS FIRST LOST WORKDAY DID NOT OCCUR UNTIL 4/1/04 DUE TO SURGERY.

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