# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220121560043` · 06/01/2012 · Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc.
## 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:** 14
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Atlantic Carbon Group PLC
- **Operator:** Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3608745](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608745)
## Narrative

Mechanic was working on DML track drill when he stepped on a rock while exiting via the tracks. When he stepped on the rock he lost his balance and twisted his left ankle.

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