# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220071280016` · 05/01/2007 · T.J.S. Mining, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 10.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Thomas J  Smith
- **Operator:** T.J.S. Mining, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3609075](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3609075)
## Narrative

While employee was exiting the steps of the IT 28 (forklift)  he inadvertently stepped on a piece of rock with his heel permitting the right ankle to twist.  Employee did not miss any work however he was placed on restricted duty effective May 1, 2007 thus making this a reportable.

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