# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220152540013` · 08/15/2015 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** LOWER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 35
- **Mine experience:** 6.35 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vulcan Materials Company
- **Operator:** Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [1102978](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1102978)
## Narrative

Employee was on an 8-foot step ladder replacing v-belts for the VSI, when stepping off ladder onto the ground, employee states he twisted his right knee and ankle stepping on loose 3"" rock. The employee sought medical attention on 9/4/15 diagnosed with a knee/ankle strain and given restrictions.

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