# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220072600040` · 09/04/2007 · Ohio Valley Transloading Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Crane operator, Mobile equipment operator (MEO), Dragline operator, Dropball operator, Rigger
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Ohio Valley Transloading Company
- **Mine:** [3304381](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3304381)
## Narrative

The EE was walking down a set of stairs at the River Tunnel. His left foot slipped on some loose coal and it caused him to twist his right knee. (stain/sprain)

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