# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220162280017` · 07/25/2016 · Black Castle Mining Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Water truck operator
- **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:** 85
- **Mine experience:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Black Castle Mining Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4607938](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607938)
## Narrative

Employee was dismounting water truck when they stepped on a rock and the rock gave way causing EE to twist ankle. EE continued to work performing regular job. During a follow up visit the doctor requested physical therapy which began on 8-5-2016 causing this incident to be reportable. EE continues to work while attending therapy in the evenings. 

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