# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220091140007` · 04/17/2009 · Subtropolis Mining Co.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 83
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** W Thomas  Mackall
- **Operator:** Subtropolis Mining Co.
- **Mine:** [3304547](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3304547)
## Narrative

Employee was attempting to wash out the bucket on the 980 Wheel Loader he was operating and while pulling on the 1 1/2"" wash out hose, lost his footing and twisted his ankle.  He was taken to the hospital for treatment.  Upon inspection of the area, the ground apppears relatively flat.  The weather was sunny and dry.  The ground may have been wet from spraying the bucket out.

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