# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220061630057` · 06/01/2006 · T.J.S. Mining, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Rubbed or abraded
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Thomas J  Smith
- **Operator:** T.J.S. Mining, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3609159](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3609159)
## Narrative

While performing his normal duties as a roof bolter/MBC operator in low coal, employee experienced pain in left knee. employee continued working until 6/7/06 at which time he started missing work. Employee was diagnosed with prepatella bursitis.

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