# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220012180042` · 07/22/2001 · Emerald Coal Resources LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Section foreman, Bullgang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Shift boss
- **Activity:** Enter/work in bins, Silos
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rag Aktiengesellschaft
- **Operator:** Emerald Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605466](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3605466)
## Narrative

WAS EXAMINING WORKING FACES OF SECTION DURING PRE-SHIFT. HE STEPPED ON A PIECE OF COAL THAT WAS UNDER WATER AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE.

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