# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220092030002` · 07/16/2009 · Long Fork Coal Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** WOOD ITEMS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 105
- **Mine experience:** 0.65 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Long Fork Coal Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [1505375](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1505375)
## Narrative

Member stepped out between the hand rails after cleaning the head shaft on the coarse vessel. As he stepped out, he placed his foot unexpectly on a small piece of wood that was on the floor, which caused his ankle to pop. He has been taken off work until his injury has been properly diagnosed.

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