# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220002570036` · 09/05/2000 · American Colloid Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall down stairs
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** SCAFFOLDS,STAGING,ETC
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 34
- **Mine experience:** 7 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Amcol International Corp
- **Operator:** American Colloid Company
- **Mine:** [4800057](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800057)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING PRODUCT INTO #3 MILL. THEREARE 3 STEPS TO WALK UP TO FILL THE MILL. HE DUMPED A BAG OF PRODUCT AND WAS STEPPING DOWN WHEN HIS SHOE CAUGHT ON ONE OF THE STEPS AND HE FELL TO THE CATWALK. HIS SHOE APPARENTLY CAME LOOSE FROM BEING HUNG UP CAUSING HIM TO BREAK HIS ANKLE.

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