# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220022240091` · 07/26/2002 · O-N Minerals (Michigan) Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 29
- **Mine experience:** 13.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Oglebay Norton Company
- **Operator:** O-N Minerals (Michigan) Company
- **Mine:** [2000061](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2000061)
## Narrative

THE MECHANIC HELPER HAD TO CLIMB ONTO THE 2500 HITACHI SHOVEL TO REPAIR AND FUEL THE SHOVEL. THE BOARDING LADDER COULD NOT BE USED BECAUSE THE CRAWLER TRACK WAS IN THE WAY. HE USED A STEPLADDE R TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE SHOVEL. AS HE STEPPED OFF THE LADDER AND ONTO THE WALKWAY HIS HEEL CAUGHT A FIRE EXTINGUISHER AS HE FELL FORWARD. HIS ANKLE BROKE BEFORE HE REGAINED BALANCE.

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