# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220062980006` · 10/21/2006 · Solvay Chemicals,  Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** WORKING SURF OUTSIDE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 25.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Solvay S A
- **Operator:** Solvay Chemicals,  Inc
- **Mine:** [4801295](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801295)
## Narrative

While the employee was fueling, he stepped on the metal cover for the bulk fuel tanks and slipped.  When he fell he twisted his lower left leg.  He was taken to seek medical attention and received 7 to 10 days restricted duty to allow his sprain to heal.

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