# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220222030015` · 07/15/2022 · Northern Star (Pogo) LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Drill operator
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 68
- **Mine experience:** 1.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Northern Star Resources Ltd
- **Operator:** Northern Star (Pogo) LLC
- **Mine:** [5001642](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/5001642)
## Narrative

Drill crew stopped to dispose of waste scrap metal at the bin located near the water treatement plant, while exiting the truck from the passenger seat, the driller stepped out onto a large rock. Rolling ankle and losing balance, caused IP to fall to the ground. Drill crew contacted supervisor on radio and IP was taken to the site medic for evaluation. 

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