# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220012980015` · 10/11/2001 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 179
- **Mine experience:** 0.01 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
- **Operator:** Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [0100050](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100050)
## Narrative

EE WAS TAKING A SHORT CUT BACK TO HER WORK AREA.SHE STARTED DOWN A HILL THAT HAD LOOSE GRAVEL & ROCKS IN THE PATH. HALF WAY DOWN SHE STEPPED ON A ROCK WHICH CAUSED HER TO TWIST HER LEFT ANKLE, WHICH ALSO CAUSED IT TO FRACTURE.

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