# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220081540040` · 05/28/2008 · Morris Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Milton  Morris
- **Operator:** Morris Inc
- **Mine:** [3901469](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3901469)
## Narrative

EE was climbing down the ladder, carrying a 4' metal bar. While trying to rechain, he lost his footing and fell. HIs leg got stuck in the 3rd rung of the ladder, as well did the bar. He hit the bar, which caused a small laceration near the groin area. He also suffered a hairline fracture in his right fibula. Will require special boot 4-6 weeks. No serious/perm injuries.

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