# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220050970019` · 02/08/2005 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Clerk, Timekeeper, Office worker, Director of sales
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 8.37 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [1202010](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202010)
## Narrative

While installing a replacement battery back-up in the small communications room, EE knelt down & struck her knee against the cement floor. When she stood up the knee ""popped"" & began to hurt. She sought medical attn. on 2/18/05. She continued to work normal duties. After several medical visits it was determined that she had a small piece of cartilage loose in her knee.

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