# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220052150005` · 07/24/2005 · Texas Mining LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Fireman - locomotive, Railroad clam operator, Timekeeper, Yard engine operator
- **Activity:** Spot rail cars, Trip riding
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 91
- **Mine experience:** 15.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Oglebay Norton Company
- **Operator:** Texas Mining LP
- **Mine:** [4101371](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4101371)
## Narrative

Employee was spotting railroad hopper cars using a track mobile. He jumped down from the top rung of the ladder to exit the cab and fell backward when he hit the ground. He injured his vertebrae.

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