# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220090790002` · 03/05/2009 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 0.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [1103060](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1103060)
## Narrative

The injured was in the process of changing batteries on a 488 scoop located at the Unit #2 battery station.  He exited the cab of the scoop and was walking over to disconnect the jumper cable, when he stepped on a piece of roof rock measuring 4"" X 3"" X 3"", causing him to twist his left knee.

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