# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220023080043` · 10/09/2002 · Carmeuse Lime Inc
## 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:** FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
- **Days lost:** 93
- **Mine experience:** 30 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA
- **Operator:** Carmeuse Lime Inc
- **Mine:** [3300134](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3300134)
## Narrative

WHILE EE WAS WALKING FROM SHOP AREA TO MIDWAY BUILDING HE STEPPED ON A LARGE STONE CAUSING HIM TO TWIST FOOT. HE DIDN'T REPORT ANYTHING WRONG & TOOK 2 PERSONAL VACATION DAYS W/O TELLING ANYONE WHAT HAD HAPPENED. 3 DAYS AFTER THE INCIDENT HE WENT TO THE HOSPITAL TO FIND THAT THE FOOT WAS BROKEN. ON MON. (5 DAYS LATER) HE CAME TO THE PLANT TO TELL US WHAT HAD HAPPENED. NO WITNESSES.

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