# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220083500032` · 10/10/2008 · Nokomis Quarry Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 29 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James A  Dougherty; James H  Prosser
- **Operator:** Nokomis Quarry Company
- **Mine:** [1100149](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1100149)
## Narrative

While stepping on a stone EE twisted his ankle/leg.  EE continued to work; ankle did swell up at home EE went to doctor could not determine any fracture.  EE then went to another doctor and again no findings.  EE then went to a speciaiist and it was determined that he had a hair-line fracture but was able to continue to work. EE did wear a boot for support but was able to work.

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