# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220071280011` · 04/25/2007 · Covia Solutions Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall down stairs
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** STEPS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.67 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S C R-Sibelco Nv
- **Operator:** Covia Solutions Inc.
- **Mine:** [2800605](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2800605)
## Narrative

Employee was rushing down stairs at rail loadout.  At about third step from the bottom he twisted his ankle and fell the rest of the way down. Employee's safety shoes were not properly laced up which would have provided support to his ankle. Further, he stated that he was not using hand rails to support himself as he came down the stairs. Employee twisted/sprained his right ankle.

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