# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220102850059` · 10/09/2010 · Road Fork Development Company Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Road Fork Development Company Inc.
- **Mine:** [1519270](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1519270)
## Narrative

Employee was in the process of switching seats after dumping his loaded shuttle car when he stepped on a rock causing his knee to twist. He finished his shift and transported himself to hospital where x-rays were negative. He was given a brace and was released with no restrictions to return to work on 10/10/10.

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