# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220132250021` · 08/07/2013 · Ohio American Energy Incorporated
## 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 224
- **Mine experience:** 4.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Ohio American Energy Incorporated
- **Mine:** [3304550](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3304550)
## Narrative

Employee was back out from under a truck. He stepped on a rock & twisted his right ankle. Cause of accident was lack of attention. Miner proficiency may have been a factor. PPE, company rules, mining equipment was not a factor.

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