# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220000380009` · 02/01/2000 · Ralston Purina Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** STD G RAIL CR,MTR-SURF EQ
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 5.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ralston Purina Company
- **Operator:** Ralston Purina Company
- **Mine:** [2301602](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2301602)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS TRAINING A NEW HIRE ON HOW TO LOAD BOX CARS. WHILE THE NEW HIRE WAS LOADING PALLETSTHE INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING ON PALLET COVERS. THE EMPLOYEE STEPPED ON ICE SPOT THAT WAS IN THE CAR, AND SLIPPED. HE SPRAINED HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

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