# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220081900009` · 06/17/2008 · ICG Eastern LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 112
- **Mine experience:** 3.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** International Coal Group Inc (ICG)
- **Operator:** ICG Eastern LLC
- **Mine:** [4607945](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607945)
## Narrative

The injured employee stated he was in process of checking an air leak at the main water stand. While walking toward the air valve location, he stepped on a loose rock.  When this happened, his foot rolled off the side causing him to twist his knee. The injured continued to work until his physician took him off work on 6/27/2008 due to the MRI showing a torn cartilage.

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