# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220081700010` · 04/01/2008 · Bell County Coal Corporation
## 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:** Crawling, Kneeling
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 24
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James River Coal Company
- **Operator:** Bell County Coal Corporation
- **Mine:** [4003208](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4003208)
## Narrative

EE dropped to his knees to use a hydraulic jack, when his left knee popped and hurt.  EE continued to work regular duty until he had surgery on 6/4/08.  He is currently off work.

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