# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220091100002` · 04/15/2009 · United Taconite LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 7
- **Mine experience:** 12.4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cleveland Cliffs Inc; Laiwu Steel
- **Operator:** United Taconite LLC
- **Mine:** [2103403](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2103403)
## Narrative

Employee was removing plugs in preparation for loading blast holes.  After he had removed one of the plugs, he turned on the ""chip pile"" to step down onto the roadway.  As he stepped, his right ankle rolled.  Employee reported that his bifocals contributed to poor depth perception as he stepped off the chip pile.

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