# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220042100040` · 07/19/2004 · The Olen Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Olen Corporation
- **Operator:** The Olen Corporation
- **Mine:** [3304147](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3304147)
## Narrative

Cleaning the dredge with a 2"" water hose, he went back to untangle the hose and stepped on a 2"" step and then stepped on the hose. This caused him to roll his left ankle. Diagnosed with a strain, given prescription, crutches, and taken off work.

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