# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220011900070` · 06/27/2001 · Covia Solutions Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** CEMENT PROD,CONCRET BLOCK
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 27.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S C R-Sibelco Nv
- **Operator:** Covia Solutions Inc.
- **Mine:** [4700749](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4700749)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN A LADDER ATTACHED TO THE L-330 ENDLOADER ON THE LEFT REAR OF THE MACHINE WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. AS THE EMPLOYEE STEPPED DOWN TO THE GROUND, HIS LEFT FOOT LA NDED ON THE EDGE OF A CONCRETE PAD TWISTING HIS LEFT ANKLE TO THE OUTSIDE. THE CONCRETE PAD AND THE SURROUNDING GRAVEL WERE NOT LEVEL. THE CONCRETE PAD WAS ABOUT 3"" HIGHER THAN THE GRAVEL.

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