# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220050380015` · 09/08/2004 · Rinker Materials
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to lower level, NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 12
- **Mine experience:** 1.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rinker Group Ltd
- **Operator:** Rinker Materials
- **Mine:** [0202643](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0202643)
## Narrative

Operator was trying to turn off the main water supply at the crusher to change a valve. The operator was standing on top of pipe turning valve when his feet slipped. He fell into the hole that was dug under the pipe in order to gain access to the bolts that secure the pipe.  He sprained left ankle - notified supervisor but continued to work a normal shift day.

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