# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220081220005` · 04/23/2008 · Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Tennessee Zinc Company LLC
- **Operator:** Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC
- **Mine:** [4000170](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4000170)
## Narrative

EE was helping remove 30 foot ladder from skip loading pocket, when his foot slipped and his chest hit the edge of the capsule.  EE felt and heard a pop in his rib area, just under the right breast.  Upon examination by a doctor it was determined he had broken a rib.

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