# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220211060015` · 04/07/2021 · Republic Energy LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** SAND,GRAVEL,SHELL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Republic Energy LLC
- **Mine:** [4609475](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4609475)
## Narrative

Employee was stepping down from the cab of a service truck. As employee was doing so, employee stepped into loose gravel resulting in a twisted ankle. Employee completed and didn't seek medical evaluation until April 8, 2021. Employee was placed off for April 9 and return on next scheduled shift on April 12, 2021.

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