# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220171500022` · 05/19/2017 · The Marshall County Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** MINE JEEP,KERSEY,JITNEY
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 61
- **Mine experience:** 5.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** The Marshall County Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601437](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601437)
## Narrative

A fully trained miner injured left ankle when ee was unloading belt structure.  The employee stepped on the edge of the scoop bucket and foot slid causing ankle to roll.  This was not a result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

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