# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220091740018` · 06/09/2009 · Thomas J. Smith, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 13
- **Mine experience:** 0.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Thomas J  Smith
- **Operator:** Thomas J. Smith, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3608065](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608065)
## Narrative

Employee was descending ladder on a Caterpillar 980G when his foot slipped permitting employee to fall approximately four feet (4') thus injuring his lower right leg.

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