# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220090160019` · 01/12/2009 · Chevron Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Electrical maintenance
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Chevron Corporation
- **Operator:** Chevron Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [2901267](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2901267)
## Narrative

Electrician stepped on a rock while hanging electrical cable on the back of the south boundary drift in order to supply power to the new mainenance shop.  Employee did not believe the injury to be too severe and continued to complete the task. The ankle became more swollen overnight and the pain persisted, causing the employee to request medical attention the following day.

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