# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220212110023` · 07/23/2021 · Covia Solutions Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **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:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Covia Holdings LLC
- **Operator:** Covia Solutions Inc.
- **Mine:** [3400304](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3400304)
## Narrative

Operator was preparing the fuel truck for the work shift. While using 3 points of contact descending from the ladder, operator stepped onto a rock lying on the ground and twisted right ankle. Operator was taken to Urgent Care Facility for observation.  

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