# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220010360040` · 01/16/2001 · United Energy Coal Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Barge/Boat/Dredge/Towbarge/Towboat/Leach operator, Riverman, Deck hand
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 8
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Gerald W  Ramsburg; Charles R  Howdershelt
- **Operator:** United Energy Coal Inc
- **Mine:** [1800133](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1800133)
## Narrative

INJ WAS STEPPING OFF THE BUMPER OF A MECHANIC TRK ONTO FROZEN GROUND WHEN HE TWISTED HIS RIGHTANKLE CAUSING A SPRAIN

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