# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220013050021` · 10/22/2001 · Hall-Irwin Construction Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
- **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:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** George W  Hall
- **Operator:** Hall-Irwin Construction Company
- **Mine:** [0504654](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0504654)
## Narrative

THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC STEPPED OFF AN EXCAVATOR ONTO A ROCK AND TWISTED HIS (L) ANKLE.

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