# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220201430001` · 05/11/2020 · Imerys Perlite USA, Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
- **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:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 1.63 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Perlite USA, Inc
- **Mine:** [0201136](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0201136)
## Narrative

After loading at Superior Pit and Mill location driver was performing an inter-trip inspection when EE stepped down off of the loading platform onto a rock and turned EE's ankle. Driver experienced immediate pain and the sensation of rubber bands popping. 

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