# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220010430124` · 01/31/2001 · Sigmon Coal Company, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from ladders
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 78
- **Mine experience:** 0.3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James A  Sigmon
- **Operator:** Sigmon Coal Company, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4406230](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406230)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING LADDER TO REPAIR HOLES IN PIPE OF PREPARATION PLANT. EMPLOYEE LOST HIS GRIP ON LADDER AND FELL APPROX. 8', FRACTURING RIGHT ANKLE AND HEEL.

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