# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220032750039` · 09/26/2003 · Sand Springs Sand & Gravel Company 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:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** STEPS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 79
- **Mine experience:** 0.42 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Charles E  Hinkle
- **Operator:** Sand Springs Sand & Gravel Company Inc
- **Mine:** [3400381](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3400381)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS FOLLOWING SUPERVISOR UP STAIRS FROM RIVER AT THE END OF THE DAY. THE RIVER HAD WASHED DIRT & SILT AROUND THE BOTTOM FEW STEPS. IT WAS WET & MUDDY. THE EMPLOYEE STEPPED UP WITH LEF T FOOT, AS HE BROUGHT HIS RIGHT FOOT UP THE LEFT FOOT SLIPPED BACK OFF STEP. HE CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH THE OUTSIDE OF HIS LEFT FOOT. HIS ANKLE TWISTED CAUSING INJURY.

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