# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220052220008` · 07/30/2005 · Western Mesquite Mines, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Outside foreman, Leadman
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 20 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Western Goldfields Incorporated
- **Operator:** Western Mesquite Mines, Inc.
- **Mine:** [0404614](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0404614)
## Narrative

During a power outage the employee was walking back to the plant office after checking on the emergency lights at the lab.  While walking, he stepped on a small rock and turned his ankle, resulting in a mild sprain.  It was very dark due to the power outage and they employee did not have a flashlight.

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