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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220261050010 · 03/17/2026 · EFR White Mesa LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Lab Technician
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
Days lost
—
Mine experience
0.56 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Energy Fuels Inc
Operator
EFR White Mesa LLC
Mine
4201429

Narrative

On 3/17/26, the employee stepped on a rock and overextended the arch of their right foot. The injury was initially believed to be minor, but the pain persisted and worsened. On 4/13/26, the employee was evaluated at a clinic and prescribed an orthopedic boot. X-rays were negative for fractures; an MRI has been ordered for further evaluation.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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