# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220211800018` · 03/08/2021 · Peabody Gateway North Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 58
- **Mine experience:** 5.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Gateway North Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [1103235](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1103235)
## Narrative

On March 8th, the IE was walking the Main East Belt. During the examination of the belt line, the IE stepped on a rock in the walkway slipping (pivoting motion) and felt a pain in the left knee as a result of this action. The IE continued to work while receiving medical treatment and therapy for the injury. The IE had surgery on 06/24/21 to repair a medial meniscal tear.

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