# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220111040033` · 04/04/2011 · Oakridge Sand & Gravel Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **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:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Edward B Fisher
- **Operator:** Oakridge Sand & Gravel Inc
- **Mine:** [3500524](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3500524)
## Narrative

Went to climb onto excavator using handrails and slipped on the wet track. Foot landed on a rock on uneven ground causing his ankle  to twist.

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