# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220041140049` · 04/19/2004 · Christy Minerals LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** PALLETS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 22
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** O'Brien Industrial Holdings LLC
- **Operator:** Christy Minerals LLC
- **Mine:** [2301545](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2301545)
## Narrative

Diagnosed on 4-19-04 with ankle sprain that requires surgery. ee twisted ankle 8-15-03. ee stepped on pallet edge and twisted ankle. went to co. dr. dr. said it was a ankle sprain, it would take time to heal. ee reported jan 04 that ankle still hurt occasionally. sent to another dr. who also said would heal 4-19-04 dr tested and said ligiment needs to be repaired.

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