# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220123180076` · 11/05/2012 · Norlite
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Backhoe operator, Trackhoe operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** CEMENT PROD,CONCRET BLOCK
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 0.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Tradebe Northeast LLC
- **Operator:** Norlite
- **Mine:** [3000292](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3000292)
## Narrative

Employee was exiting the door at Baghouse #1.  He stepped down onto a cinder block which was being used as a makeshift step.  When he stepped onto the edge of the block it gave way causing the employee to twist his right ankle.  He was evaluated by a specialist and diagnosed with a right ankle sprain.

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