# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220042310022` · 07/12/2004 · Eastern Associated Coal 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:** MINERAL ITEMS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 165
- **Mine experience:** 4.9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Eastern Associated Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [4606448](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4606448)
## Narrative

Employee stated he was walking across floor by the new side sump pump when he slipped on some magnetite that was in the floor, twisting his left knee. The employee went to the doctor on 08-03-04, he stated he still had pain in his left knee. The employee started missing work on 08-03-04 under doctors care.

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