# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220093000033` · 10/05/2009 · Powell Mountain Energy LLC
## 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:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 0.52 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** International Coal Group Inc (ICG)
- **Operator:** Powell Mountain Energy LLC
- **Mine:** [1518734](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518734)
## Narrative

Employee was positioned on his knees while operating roof drill. He turned his body to the right and felt pain in his right knee. Employee finished his and worked his next shift before missing.

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