# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220061880003` · 06/27/2006 · ICG Eastern LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 47
- **Mine experience:** 4.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** International Coal Group Inc (ICG)
- **Operator:** ICG Eastern LLC
- **Mine:** [4607945](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4607945)
## Narrative

EE stated after helping complete the preshift inspection on the 2800 electric shovel and after getting back on the ground, he proceeded to his dozer.  While walking toward the machine, he stepped on a rock, which was under about 8 inches of wet mud, causing him to twist his right knee.

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