# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220091250027` · 05/04/2009 · 3M Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 9
- **Mine experience:** 31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company
- **Operator:** 3M Company
- **Mine:** [0400191](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400191)
## Narrative

As the Miner was preparing to load a truck he went outside of his office to instruct the driver and explain he would be loaded next. As he returned to his office he was rushing to start loading the truck. He fell and twisted his ankle.  First Aid was applied, ice on and off for 40 minutes, he was than taken to the clinic where x-rays were taken and his ankle proved to be broken.

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