# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220002840173` · 10/02/2000 · Martin Marietta Aggregates
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Martin Marietta Materials Inc
- **Operator:** Martin Marietta Aggregates
- **Mine:** [3100057](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3100057)
## Narrative

EE WAS FABRICATING A STRUCTURE WITH DESCENDING CATWALK. WHILE STEPPING OFF CATWALK TO CONCRETE FLOOR, HE STEPPED ON A PIECE OF ANGLE IRON ON FLOOR, TURNING LEFT ANKLE. MEDICAL CARE DIAGNOSIS W AS STRAINED LIGAMENTS SURROUNDING ANKLE AREA. PRESCRIBED ORAL MEDICATION FOR PAIN AND INSTALLED SPLINT FOR 2 WEEKS.

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