# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220033250039` · 11/20/2003 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 52
- **Mine experience:** 11 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
- **Operator:** Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [4404951](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4404951)
## Narrative

WAS THROWING AWAY OLD ELECTRIC PUMP & OTHER STEEL INTO THE BUCKET OF A BOBCAT. STEPPED OVER THE METAL, GETTING READY TO TAKE IT TO THE DUMPSTER, WHEN HE NOTICED ANOTHER PIECE OF STEEL. HE WENT TO GET OUT AND CAUGHT HIS HEEL IN THE ELECTRIC CORD TRIPPING AND INJURING RIGHT ANKLE.

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