# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220052310019` · 05/23/2005 · 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:** Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 24
- **Mine experience:** 15.81 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Chevron Corporation
- **Operator:** Chevron Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [0100759](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100759)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE HE WAS MAKING AN EXAMINATION OF THE SLOPE BELT, HIS FOOT SLIPPED ON SOME LOOSE COAL. THIS CAUSED HIM TO TWIST HIS KNEE. AN MRI REVEALED A TEAR OF THE MEDIAL MENICUS. FIRST LOST WORK DAY OCCURRED ON 7/14/05 DUE TO SURGERY.

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