# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220081430021` · 02/13/2008 · United States Gypsum Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 30
- **Mine experience:** 1.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** USG Corporation
- **Operator:** United States Gypsum Company
- **Mine:** [1300433](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1300433)
## Narrative

Employee was descending a 6 foot step ladder when his left foot slipped off the bottom rung of the ladder and his right foot came in contact with the floor. EE alleged knee injury was related to this incident. Claim was contested and later accepted under workman's compensation. EE was severed during a plantwide workforce reduction on 5/19/08 and never returned to work.

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