# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220060170134` · 11/15/2005 · U S Borax Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** SCAFFOLDS,STAGING,ETC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 6.35 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rio Tinto Group
- **Operator:** U S Borax Inc
- **Mine:** [0400743](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400743)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS TURNING TO COME DOWN FROM UPPER LANDING WHEN HE PARTIALLY MISSED EDGE OF PLATFORM WITH LEFT FOOT AND THEN TWISTED ANKLE. FOLLOW-UP MD EVALUATION SHOWED LATERAL SPRAIN TO LEFT ANKLE REQURING PHYSIOTHERAPY.

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