# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220082490007` · 08/19/2008 · Lafarge North America Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Pumper
- **Activity:** Office and lab work, Clerical
- **Injury source:** KILN PROD,INC BLDUP,REMOV
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 100
- **Mine experience:** 0.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge North America Inc
- **Mine:** [4500805](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4500805)
## Narrative

Empl. turned ankle when stepping on mill ball.  Reported that ball was not covered but just didn't see it.  Incident reported as first aid because Empl. indicated he was fine and did not seek medical attention.  On 8/31/08 employee was walking down a staircase and felt pain in ankle.  EE went to doctor on 9/2/08 and was told not to return to work until diagnostic tests came back.

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