# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220212170019` · 08/03/2021 · Cimbar Performance Minerals, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 2.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John H  Waters
- **Operator:** Cimbar Performance Minerals, Inc.
- **Mine:** [0901203](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0901203)
## Narrative

Employee was walking over a small pile of rocks and some slid out from under employee's foot causing it to bend sideways and pop.  Ankle was x-rayed and did not show any broken bones.  It was wrapped, employee was given crutches and medication for pain and swelling.

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