# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220021700021` · 06/03/2002 · Newtown Energy Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 227
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James O  Bunn; Franklin D  Robertson
- **Operator:** Newtown Energy Inc
- **Mine:** [4608759](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4608759)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS SPOT BOLTING IN THE #5 ENTRY WHEN HE STEPPED ON A ROCK, TWISTING HIS LEFT KNEE. COMPANY WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF INJURY UNTIL 6-5-02.

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