# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220161380011` · 05/10/2016 · Rockwell Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Beltman, Conveyor man,  Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
- **Activity:** Hand load, Hand shoveling
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 187
- **Mine experience:** 15.63 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Blackhawk Mining LLC
- **Operator:** Rockwell Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [4609152](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609152)
## Narrative

Employee was shoveling at the #6 belt tail. Employee stood up and stepped back to reposition. Employee stepped on a 6"" waterline, causing a twist to right knee. This resulted in a strain and lost work days. 

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