# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220231790015` · 06/06/2023 · Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Assayer, Geologist, Metallurgist, Engineer, Engineer management
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 30
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Freeport-McMoRan Inc
- **Operator:** Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.
- **Mine:** [0200144](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0200144)
## Narrative

Employee sprained ankle when EE stepped on a rock while getting out of truck. EE completed EE's tasks & returned home.  EE noticed swelling and bruising of EE's ankle that evening.  EE went to a clinic the next day & was told to take OTC meds & RICE therapy.  No work restrictions were assigned at this exam.  Follow up exam on 6/23 resulted in work restrictions & an order for PT.

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