# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220040270011` · 01/19/2004 · Jim Walter Resources Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Section foreman, Bullgang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Shift boss
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 8
- **Mine experience:** 21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Walter Energy Incorporated
- **Operator:** Jim Walter Resources Inc
- **Mine:** [0101322](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0101322)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING AROUND THE DEGAS DRILL AND STEPPED ON A ROCK AND LOST HIS BALANCE AND TWISTED HIS LEFT ANKLE.

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