# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220122410036` · 08/05/2012 · Barrick Gold U S Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 90
- **Mine experience:** 0.63 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Gold U S Inc
- **Mine:** [2601842](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601842)
## Narrative

EE stated he was walking back to his truck after a break, stepped on a rock and twisted his ankle.  Seen at the ER, diagnosed with a strain and released. EE requested more care.  Investigation confirmed on 08/27/2012 that this was a work related injury.  Reportable for lost time.

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