# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220061630079` · 05/31/2006 · S-S-S Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Barge/Boat/Dredge/Towbarge/Towboat/Leach operator, Riverman, Deck hand
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.79 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Gerald W  Smith
- **Operator:** S-S-S Inc
- **Mine:** [2300192](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300192)
## Narrative

Employee was stepping down from an upper roll top barge lid to a lower barge lid approximately 14"". He slipped and sprained right ankle. The injury was the result of the employee not being adequately aware of his environment and incorrect foot placement. No equipment was involved, employee was wearing required PPE. Employee was familiar with job being performed.

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