# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220050770002` · 03/03/2005 · Shamrock Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 328
- **Mine experience:** 15.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James River Coal Company
- **Operator:** Shamrock Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [1516098](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1516098)
## Narrative

Employee was carrying gear oil up to a stacker drive; he slipped on loose coal. He twisted his back and is having back pain. He is on restricted duty for 10 days. He returned the next scheduled shift.

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