# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220072360029` · 08/19/2007 · U.S. Silica Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 54
- **Mine experience:** 7.13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** USS Holdings Inc
- **Operator:** U.S. Silica Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [3400836](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3400836)
## Narrative

Employee was opening a Rail Car discharge slide with a metal bar. The bar slipped from the slide roller knuckle causing him to lose his balance. He fractured his left ankle as he stumbled backwards.

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