# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220113570012` · 12/14/2011 · Vindex Energy 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:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 19
- **Mine experience:** 4.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Arch Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Vindex Energy LLC
- **Mine:** [1800170](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1800170)
## Narrative

EE injured was working in the area around a D11R Dozer. He stepped on a rock that was covered with mud. On the next shift he reported incident to superintendent and denied medical treatment offered. That evening the EE visited a Dr. for evaluation. The EE injured deemed to have a level 2 sprained/strained ankle. Investigation pending by company.

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