# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220231320006` · 05/03/2023 · Quality Coal, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy 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:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rocky  Maynard; Garrett N  Blackburn
- **Operator:** Quality Coal, LLC
- **Mine:** [1517979](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1517979)
## Narrative

Employee was exiting EE's shuttle car when EE stepped on coal and twisted EE's ankle. An MET applied a cold pack and an Ace Bandage. EE went to the doctor the following day and was given a full release to return to work.  

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