# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220061280082` · 04/20/2006 · Gibson County Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Rubbed or abraded
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Grinding
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 29
- **Mine experience:** 1.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alliance Resource Partners LP
- **Operator:** Gibson County Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [1202215](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202215)
## Narrative

A mechanic was in a kneeling position using an angle grinder to cut through a piece of metal. When finished he stood and when he applied weight to his left leg his knee popped causing pain. A medical exam revealed a possible sprain. He was fitted with a knee support and returned to work. He worked until 5/1/06 when he was scheduled for surgery to repair a medial meniscus tear.

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