# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220003120022` · 10/30/2000 · Newmont Gold Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 112
- **Mine experience:** 3.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont Gold Co
- **Mine:** [0404614](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0404614)
## Narrative

EE HAD CHECKED THE HYDRAULIC OIL ON A LOADER. WHEN STEPPING TO THE GROUND WHILE DISMOUNTUIBNG, HE STEPPED ON A ROCK TWISTING HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

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