# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220250340023` · 01/24/2025 · Harrison County Coal Resources, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
- **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:** 148
- **Mine experience:** 3.29 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** ACNR Holdings, Inc
- **Operator:** Harrison County Coal Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4601318](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4601318)
## Narrative

Injured employee stepped out of the parked diesel locomotive employee was operating and stepped on loose coal causing employee to slip and twist left knee. Initially diagnosed with a strain/sprain and given time off. Employee has training and experience. No rules or regulations were violated.

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