# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220001300018` · 05/01/2000 · Big River Industries Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Dryer operator, Kiln operator,  Dry plant operator,  Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** BLOCKING
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 6.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Big River Industries Inc
- **Mine:** [0100034](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100034)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING THE TRAYS OF THE TRUNNION ROLLERS ON THE 3RD PIER AT THE #3 KILN. AS HE WAS COMING DOWN OFF THE PEIR AND ONTO THE CATWALK, THE EMPLOYEE STEPPED ONTO A BLOCK THAT WAS ON THE WALKWAY. THERE WAS A CONTRACTOR PRESENT AT THE SITE. EMPLOYEE WAS BEING CARELESS, BUT CATWALK NEEDED TO BE CLEAR OF DEBRIS.

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