# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220051750050` · 06/13/2005 · Compass Minerals America Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Stopping builder, Ventilation man, Mason man, Overcast
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 14
- **Mine experience:** 24.37 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Compass Minerals International, Inc.
- **Operator:** Compass Minerals America Inc.
- **Mine:** [1600358](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1600358)
## Narrative

EE WAS STANDING ON POWDER RIG DECK (APPROX. 3' HIGH), CLEANING OUT AMMONIA NITRATE POT.  HE STARTED TO GET OFF THE PLATFORM BY CLIMBING DOWN THE LADDER.  IT IS A 2-RUNG LADDER, BEING THE PLATFORM IS ONLY 3' HIGH.  NOT KNOWING IT, HE TRIPPED ON THE TOE PLATE OR MISSED THE LADDER.  HE FELL ON THE FLOOR ON HIS RIGHT SIDE.

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