# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220172580016` · 08/28/2017 · MC Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **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:** 140
- **Mine experience:** 14 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alliance Resource Partners LP
- **Operator:** MC Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1517733](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1517733)
## Narrative

Employee was dismounting from compactor, stepped on a rock twisting their knee. Doctor removed employee from work pending MRI results.

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