# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220220890022` · 03/07/2022 · Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Examiner, Fire boss, Pre-shift examiner, Mine examiner
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 106
- **Mine experience:** 6.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Sev.en Global Investments a.s.
- **Operator:** Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [4609258](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609258)
## Narrative

EE was installing rails and spreaders over the new 7 South Belt Head when EE stepped on a turnbuckle and twisted knee. EE received an MRI on 3/24/2022 and received the results of the MRI on 3/29/2022 diagnosed with a severely torn meniscus. EE is to remain off work until corrective surgery can be performed. This is a Lost Time Accident.

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