# STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
> MSHA accident `220261620005` · 01/13/2026 · United Taconite LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Plumber, Pipefitter, Millwright
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
- **Operator:** United Taconite LLC
- **Mine:** [2103404](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2103404)
## Narrative

Worker stepped off a bridge while exiting the cooler and landed on a coiled 1.5-inch water hose located at the base of the bridge. Worker's right ankle rolled, resulting in a same-level fall. Worker did not believe first aid was necessary and completed EE's shift. Following day, increased pain in the right ankle led the worker to report the incident to the safety department.

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