# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220200940017` · 03/28/2020 · Utah American Energy, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 0.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Utah American Energy, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4202241](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4202241)
## Narrative

Employee was carrying a piece of belt structure (belt rail) in the 5th North Development Section, when EE stepped on a lump of coal and twisted left ankle.

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