# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220013520041` · 12/07/2001 · Hibbing Taconite Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** LEG, NEC
- **Days lost:** 38
- **Mine experience:** 13.9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Mittal-US Steel Canada-Cliffs Natural Resources
- **Operator:** Hibbing Taconite Company
- **Mine:** [2101600](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2101600)
## Narrative

THE EE DROVE A FORKLIFT FROM THE STEAM ROOM, WHERE IT HAD BEEN CLEANED TO THE REPAIR BAY IN THE TRUCK SHOP. AS HE EXITED THE FORKLIFT, HIS FOOT SLIPPED ON THE TOP STEP THAT HAD ICED OVER. HE F ELL TO THE SHOP FLOOR, BRUISING HIS LEFT LEG AND SPRAINING HIS LEFT WRIST. SAW PHYSICIAN OFF WORK.

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