# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220143140019` · 11/03/2014 · Pine Branch Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 49
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Blackhawk Mining LLC
- **Operator:** Pine Branch Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1517746](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1517746)
## Narrative

EE was climbing down off a 993K loader when his hand slipped. He stepped down onto a rock causing his right ankle to turn and his knee to twist and pop. Finished shift and was taken on 11/04/2014 to Hazard ARH ER. Diagnosed with a sprained right knee.

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