# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220081150051` · 04/04/2008 · Big River 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:** LOOSE DIRT AND MUD
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 95
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Coal Field Transports, Inc.
- **Operator:** Big River Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [4609136](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4609136)
## Narrative

While walking along the number 1 belt line, at break number 19, EE stepped into some mud and claims to have twisted his right knee. He continued to work until 4/11/08 when he stopped working due to knee pain.

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