# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220082180043` · 07/29/2008 · Specification Stone Products Inc
## 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:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 1.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Roger R  Glawe
- **Operator:** Specification Stone Products Inc
- **Mine:** [2001189](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2001189)
## Narrative

Employee was preparing to put oil in his equipment at the start of his shift.  He decided to turn on the headlights because it was still dark.  After coming down off of the piece of equipment he took a few steps and stepped onto a rock, turning his ankle.

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