# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220113250022` · 11/04/2011 · Elk Run Coal Co.
## 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:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 3.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Co.
- **Mine:** [4607938](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607938)
## Narrative

Injured employee was dismounting surface drill on 11/04/2011, when he stepped on a rock and twisted his left ankle. He went to the doctor and was released to return to work.  He continued to work his regularly scheduled shifts until 11/16/2011, that's when he went back to the doctor for continued discomfort.  He was diagnosed with a sprain and excused from work on 11/16/2011.

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