# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220091940034` · 07/05/2009 · BASF Catalysts LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 29
- **Mine experience:** 4.65 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** BASF SE
- **Operator:** BASF Catalysts LLC
- **Mine:** [0901073](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0901073)
## Narrative

While performing rounds, an operator went to climb two steps.  The operator stepped on the first step and felt his Achilles tendon pop.  He was transported to the emergency room, where his was given medication, crutches and the ankle was immobilized.  The operator injured this same tendon 3 years ago in a non-work related event.

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