# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220050530082` · 02/12/2005 · Lafarge North America
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **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:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 16
- **Mine experience:** 18 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge North America
- **Mine:** [2000044](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2000044)
## Narrative

INSTALLING WEDGES INSIDE A COOLER AS HE WAS COMING DOWN A 6'LADDER TO GET MORE WEDGES, HE STEPPED OFF & HIS FOOT CAUGHT THE SIDE OF A GRATE & HE TWISTED HIS ANKLE.

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