# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220083470011` · 12/06/2008 · Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 14
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Mosaic Company
- **Operator:** Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc
- **Mine:** [2900802](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2900802)
## Narrative

Emp. was installing new light bulbs from the 4th step of a 6 ft. ladder, as the emp. was coming down the ladder he stated he blacked out or fainted and fell to the ground. After splinting the emp. RT. ankle he was taken to the E.R for X-Rays, X-Ray was positive. The ortho Dr. performed surgery on his RT. ankle. Emp. is at home recovering until further notice.

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