# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220040980043` · 04/09/2003 · Texas Mining LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Oglebay Norton Company
- **Operator:** Texas Mining LP
- **Mine:** [4101003](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4101003)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A FIVE GALLON WATER BOTTLE TO THE WET PLANT CONTROL ROOM WHEN HE STEPPED ON A 3"" DIAMETER WATER HOSE THAT WAS BEING USED TO CLEAR MATERIAL BUILD-UP OFF SCREENS. HE TURNED HIS ANKLE CAUSING A SPRAIN.

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